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UK and Norway sign Technical Arrangement to join Patria's CAVS vehicle programme

The UK and Norway signed the Technical Arrangement to join the multinational CAVS programme to buy Patria's 6x6 armoured vehicle, becoming its sixth and seventh members. Babcock will build the UK's vehicles domestically.

Verified Editor-read Patria Group press release, 9 September 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish the value of any Patria 6x6 order or confirm Babcock's UK production timeline.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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