Patria AMV Chosen as Preferred Vehicle in Croatia

Released on Monday, August 06, 2007

Patria has today received an official confirmation that the Croatian Government has on 2 August, 2007 approved the State Committee's proposal for selection of Patria AMV 8x8 as the preferred vehicle for the Croatian armoured vehicle program. Final contract negotiations start immediately and are expected to be concluded by the end of 2007.

The current scope of the deal covers 84 wheeled armoured personnel carriers. The vehicles will be manufactured in Finland and in Croatia together with the local co-operation partner Djuro Djakovic Special Vehicles.

"We are extremely contented that the best system was chosen. The decision was based on the excellent field test results in Croatia and other countries together with our competitive offer. By choosing Patria AMV Croatian customer will get the technologically most advanced product that is already in serial production and with over 200 delivered up to date. In the longer term co-operation with Patria will offer new working opportunities for the local partners and other Croatian industry", states Mr Jorma Wiitakorpi, President and CEO of Patria.

Patria AMV has shown excellent performance and success in vehicle programs world-wide during the last few years. The vehicle has been selected by Poland, Finland, Slovenia, South Africa and now also by Croatia and the number of orders is over 1200. Patria AMV has participated in several tough international tests with outstanding results and it is currently participating in several armoured wheeled vehicle procurement programs all over the world.