Patria signs first Lithuania industry partnership

Patria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lithuania-based defence company KOVO Armor, the first company of the planned long-term partner network for technology transfer in Lithuania. 

The MoU follows an announcement from Lithuania’s State Defence Council in May 2026 about its intention to procure 936 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles, Patria said i a release. 

The MoU will initiate detailed discussions on industrial cooperation with Patria, including local production, technology transfer and labour skills development.

Patria has held extensive discussions with various potential partners across development, manufacturing, and maintenance capability, and Lithuania has all the needed capabilities for technology transfer. 

The cooperation framework supports Lithuania’s requirements over the full lifecycle. This includes integrated logistics, spare parts and on-site sustainment, with deliveries aligned to national procurement timelines. 

The aim is to strengthen domestic industrial participation,by advancing local production, technology transfer and supply chain integration.

Launched in 2020, the CAVS programme is participated today by Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany and the UK, with vehicles being also operational in Ukraine.