Patria delivers AMV 8x8 to Saab for test and development
Patria has delivered one AMV 8x8 system platform vehicle to Saab which it will use as a test and development platform for the latest generation of vehicle electronics and video systems.
The contract also includes maintenance, training and vehicle services. The final vehicle system will combine knowledge and technological experience of both companies, with Saab installing the video and electronic solutions connected to the C4I systems.
Petri Jokinen, VP Sales and Business Development at Patria Land, said: ‘We have a long and productive co-operation history with Saab in several areas like integrating various Saab’s systems on our platforms for marketing and testing purposes as well as successful customer deliveries in our programmes.’
He continued: ‘We strongly believe that two hi-tech companies from two high technology countries can together offer unique added value to the customers in modern 8x8 market, now and in the future.’
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