Sweden buys 321 armored vehicles from Finland-based Patria

The Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) has inked a contract with Finland-based defense and technology company Patria, securing the acquisition of 321 six-wheeled armored vehicles, marking one of Sweden’s largest defense procurement deals to date, Report informs, citing the Defence Blog.

Valued at approximately 470 million euros ($509 million), the contract underscores Sweden’s strategic commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities. The procured vehicles, designated as Pansarterrängbil 300 in Sweden, will be stationed at Livgardet regiment in Kungsängen, alongside various other units across the nation.