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Sweden has joined the product development agreement between the Finnish and Latvian Ministries of Defense and Patria Land Oy on the development of a common armored vehicle system.By joining the product development agreement Sweden will have access to the results of the product development packages developed in the project. At the same time Sweden will reimburse the research and development costs incurred by Finland and Latvia for a total value of approximately EUR 3.1 million excluding VAT.- Swedens accession is a significant step in this Finnish-led joint project and material co-operation between Finland and Sweden. Work to develop a common vehicle system is progressing comments Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen.- The project has progressed very well and international cooperation has been really smooth. The accession of Sweden will significantly expand the CAVS project and further develop compatibility and interoperability between our countries. The participation of several countries in the project will improve security of supply and also bring cost savings says the infantry inspector Colonel Juhana Skytt from the Army Staff.The purpose of the multinational project is to develop a common wheeled vehicle system based on a common specification of requirements. In January 2020 Patrias 6x6 vehicle was selected as the basis for product development.Under the product development agreement a common armored vehicle platform and a crew transport vehicle version based on it have been completed so far. Product development work to develop new vehicle variants and a common lifecycle maintenance system continues. It is possible for third countries to join the joint project.
