Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Production
Commons · Question 9462 · Tabled 12 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Luke Akehurst
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of future UK production of the Patria 6x6 armoured vehicle on the economy; and when such production could begin.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 22 Jun 2026
The Department’s assessment of the Finnish led Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme and the suitability of its Patria 6x6 platform in meeting the UK’s Heavy Protected Mobility requirements is still underway. As such, it would be premature to comment o...