On July 14, 2025, Denmark formally entered into the final phase of its participation in the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. This step included the simultaneous signing of the programme’s three concluding documents: the Research and Development (R&D) Agreement, the Framework Agreement, and the Life Cycle Management (LCM) Agreement.
These agreements were signed following Denmark’s earlier adhesion to the programme in April 2025 through the Technical Arrangement with the other participating countries. As part of this latest development, Denmark confirmed the procurement of 129 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles, designated also as XA-300, from the Finnish company Patria. The order, valued at approximately 1.9 billion Danish kroner (around €247 million), is funded through the Danish government’s Accelerationsfonden. A limited number of these vehicles are scheduled for delivery before the end of 2025 to support initial training and familiarization, while the main deliveries are expected to begin in 2026 and will contribute to the rebuilding and modernization of the Danish Armed Forces.
The Patria 6x6 armored vehicles will be allocated to both the light infantry battalion and the heavy brigade. Their deployment will support multiple military roles including troop transportation, command post operations, communications, electronic warfare, and medical evacuation. The Patria 6x6 is configured to accommodate two or three crew members and up to ten fully equipped soldiers. It is powered by a DC09 Scania in-line five-cylinder diesel engine producing 294 kW and 1,870 Nm of torque. The vehicle has a maximum payload of 8.5 tonnes, an operational range of 700 kilometers, a maximum road speed exceeding 100 km/h, and can reach 8 km/h in amphibious mode. Standard protection is compliant with STANAG 4569 Level K2/M2a/b, with available upgrades to Level K4/M4a/b. The layout places the driver and commander in the front, the engine behind the driver, and the troop compartment in the rear, with a passage on the right side for internal access. Suspension options include independent coil springs or hydropneumatic systems, and the chassis incorporates structural elements derived from the Patria AMVXP platform.
The CAVS programme began in 2019 as a cooperative initiative between Finland and Latvia with the goal of developing and procuring a standardized 6x6 armoured vehicle system. Sweden joined in 2022 during the research and development phase, and Germany followed in 2023 by signing the Technical Arrangement and subsequently joining the Framework Agreement. As of 2025, participating nations include Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark. The programme remains open to other European states with similar equipment needs, subject to approval by current participants. Patria leads the platform’s development and has received cumulative orders exceeding 850 vehicles, of which more than 200 have been delivered. Latvia has ordered over 250 vehicles, including 56 command and control variants. Finland has ordered 161 units, including an initial batch of three pre-series vehicles for evaluation. Sweden has ordered 341 vehicles under the designation “Pansarterrängbil 300,” with deliveries scheduled through 2030. In early 2025, Ukraine ordered 42 vehicles, with first deliveries expected in summer 2025. Germany has requested a binding offer for an initial order of 300 vehicles, with a long-term plan to procure up to 1,000 units.
Denmark orders 129 Patria 6x6 vehicles from Finland to support joint operations with European allies
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