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{{Short description|Finnish wheeled armoured personnel carrier}}
{{Infobox weapon
| name               = Patria AMV
| image              = Pansarterrängbil 360 Revinge 2015-7.jpg
| image_size         = 300
| caption            = A Swedish army Patria AMV
| origin             = [[Finland]]
| type               = [[Armoured personnel carrier]]
| is_vehicle         = yes
| service            = 2004–present
| production_date    = 2004–present
| used_by            = See [[#Operators|Operators]] below
| wars               = [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|War in Afghanistan]]<br />[[Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsnowfinland.fi/finland-international/investigation-finnish-made-patrias-some-with-russian-heavy-weapons-deployed-in-yemen-battle-zone|title=Investigation: Finnish-made Patrias, some with Russian heavy weapons, deployed in Yemen battle zone|publisher=News Now Finland|date=17 September 2018|access-date=6 October 2018|author1=Mac Dougall, David|author2=Huuhtanen, Elias|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006114656/http://newsnowfinland.fi/finland-international/investigation-finnish-made-patrias-some-with-russian-heavy-weapons-deployed-in-yemen-battle-zone|archive-date=6 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><br />[[Russo-Ukrainian War]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/09/27/in-a-single-failed-assault-the-ukrainians-lost-three-of-their-new-polish-fighting-vehicles/|title=In A Single Failed Assault, The Ukrainians Lost Three Of Their New Polish Fighting Vehicles|language=en|first=David|last=Axe|website=Forbes|access-date=2024-02-29}}</ref>
| designer           = [[Patria (company)|Patria]]
| manufacturer       = Patria
Under licence:
*[[Polish Armaments Group]]
**As the [[KTO Rosomak]]
*[[Japan Steel Works|Japan Steel Works Ltd.]]
*[[Denel Land Systems]]
**As the [[Badger IFV]]
*[[Đuro Đaković (company)|Đuro Đaković Grupa d.d.]]
| crew               = 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner)<br />8–12 passengers<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4158897&c=EUR&s=LAN|title=Patria Wins Swedish AMV Contract|publisher=Defense News|access-date=2009-06-26|author=Gerard O'Dwyer}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
| length             = {{convert|7.7|m|abbr=on}}
| width              = {{convert|2.8|m|abbr=on}}
| height             = {{convert|2.3|m|abbr=on}}
| weight             = {{convert|16000|to|32000|kg|abbr=on}}
| armour             = 
| primary_armament   = Up to 105&nbsp;mm gun or twin 120&nbsp;mm mortars in turret
| secondary_armament = [[Protector RWS]]
| engine             = DI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel or DC 13 Scania Diesel
| engine_power       = {{convert|450|kW|hp|abbr=on}} or {{convert|405|kW|hp|abbr=on}} or {{convert|360|kW|hp|abbr=on}}
| suspension         = 8×8 wheeled<br />independent hydropneumatic suspension
| speed              = Over {{convert|100|km/h|mph|-1|abbr=on}} on land<br />up to {{convert|10|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in water
| pw_ratio           = {{convert|14.1|kW/t|abbr=on}} (max weight), {{convert|28.1|kW/t|abbr=on}} (min weight)
| vehicle_range      = {{convert|600|–|1000|km|mi|abbr=on}}
}}

The '''Patria AMV''' ('''Armoured Modular Vehicle''') is an [[Eight-wheel drive|8×8]] multi-role [[list of military vehicles|military vehicle]] produced by the [[Finland|Finnish]] defence industry company [[Patria (company)|Patria]].

The main feature of the AMV is its [[modular design]], which allows the incorporation of different turrets, weapons, [[sensor]]s, or [[communications system]]s on the same carriage. Designs exist for different APC ([[armoured personnel carrier]]) vehicles and IFV ([[infantry fighting vehicle]]) versions, communications versions, ambulances and different [[Fire support|fire-support]] versions, armed with large-caliber [[mortar (weapon)|mortar]] and [[gun]] systems.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web| url=https://www.patria.fi/sites/default/files/file_attachments/patria_amv_xp_brochure_lowres.pdf | title=PatriaAMV Armoured Wheeled Vehicle | access-date=2018-11-12 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113025559/https://www.patria.fi/sites/default/files/file_attachments/patria_amv_xp_brochure_lowres.pdf | archive-date=2018-11-13 | url-status=live}}</ref>

The vehicle has a very good level of [[land mine|mine]] protection and can withstand explosions of up to {{convert|10|kg|lb}} [[trinitrotoluene|TNT]]. The AMV has protection levels up to 30&nbsp;mm [[Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot|APFSDS]] frontal arc. Another important feature is the very good mobility, combining speed, agility, and crew comfort in rough terrain, enabled by the sophisticated but rugged [[hydropneumatic suspension]] adjusting each wheel individually.<ref name="auto1"/>

==History==
The AMV stems from a 1995 investigation by the [[Finnish Army]] HQ into different armoured vehicle concepts. In 1996, Patria Vehicles began to develop different concept vehicles and found the 8×8 one to be most suitable as a replacement for the 6×6 [[Sisu Pasi]]. The [[Finnish Defence Forces]] (FDF) ordered a concept study in 1999, which was ready by 2000. Patria continued to develop the vehicle and the first AMV prototype was ready for testing in November 2001. Two evaluation samples were ordered by the FDF in December 2001 and were delivered in 2003.<ref name="Sotataloustietoutta VIII"/>

Later in 2003, the FDF ordered 24 [[AMOS]]-equipped Patria AMVs for delivery 2006–09. The FDF also said that they were looking to order some 100 units, equipped with [[Remote controlled weapon station|remote-controlled weapon stations]], later placing an order for 62. In December 2002, the Polish Defence Ministry placed an order for 690 vehicles, making Patria the leading manufacturer of IFV in the 15–27 tonne range in Europe. Subsequent deals were made all over Europe, as well as in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates—in many places being locally produced. In 2004, the AMV became the first 4th generation combat vehicle of its kind to enter serial production.<ref name="Sotataloustietoutta VIII">{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.fi/paaesikunta/materiaaliosasto/liitteet/sotataloustietoutta_VIII.pdf|title=Sotataloustietoutta VIII|access-date=5 November 2014}}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

The design was based on experience gained from building the Pasi and on customer feedback on that vehicle. It was entirely designed in 3D [[virtual environments]] before construction, and successful testing of the [[prototype]] showed that it fulfilled all expectations.<ref name="Sotataloustietoutta VIII"/>

The vehicle was initially designed in 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10 variants, but the 10×10 variant was later dropped.<ref>[http://yhdistykset.akaa.fi/reservilaiset/panssariseminaari2006.pdf Panssariseminaari 2006]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Variants ==
[[File:Patria NEMO.jpg|thumb|400x400px|A Patria AMV with a NEMO mortar turret]]
[[File:Patria AMV XA-361 mortar carrier in Oulu 20231206 002.jpg|thumb|Patria AMV XA-361 mortar carrier operated by the [[Finnish Defence Forces]]]]

===Patria AMV (first version)===
The AMV is offered in three main variants: a basic platform, a high roof platform and a heavy weapon platform.

* The '''AMV basic platform''' includes APC, IFV, [[Command and control|C2]], ambulance, reconnaissance, [[mortar carrier]], [[Fire-control system|FCV]], [[Anti-tank guided missile|ATGM]] and MGS vehicles. The basic platform can also be provided as an extended Basic L platform with increased internal volume.
* The '''AMV high roof platform''' features a larger and higher rear compartment, which allows more space-requiring work to be done inside the vehicle. The AMV SP is suitable for [[Command, Control, and Communication|C3]], large ambulance and workshop vehicles.
* The '''AMV heavy weapon platform''' features a stronger structure, enabling the fitting of heavy weapon systems e.g. Patria AMOS 120&nbsp;mm mortar turret or Mobile Gun System.

===Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup>===
In 2013 Patria launched a new upgraded version of AMV. In June 2014 Patria announced the name of its next generation 8×8 armoured vehicles, '''Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup>''', which stands for Extra Payload, Extra Performance and Extra Protection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://patria.fi/en/news+and+events/news/patria+amvxp+sets+a+new+standard+for+the+future+armoured+wheeled+vehicles.html|title=Patria News: Patria AMV XP sets a new standard for the future armoured wheeled vehicles (2014-06-17). Retrieved: 2 June 2014|work=Patria Oy|access-date=5 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714122236/http://patria.fi/en/news+and+events/news/patria+amvxp+sets+a+new+standard+for+the+future+armoured+wheeled+vehicles.html|archive-date=2014-07-14|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Lockheed Patria Havoc AMV (United States)===
Patria and [[Lockheed Martin]] agreed to cooperate in the competition for the [[United States Marine Corps|US Marines]] MPC ([[Marine Personnel Carrier]]) program that was set to replace the [[LAV-25]]. The USMC planned to obtain 600 MPC vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yle.fi/uutiset/24h/id72637.html|title=Patria vahvoilla Yhdysvaltain merijalkaväen ajoneuvokaupoissa. YLE Uutiset 18.10.2007|work=Yle Uutiset|date=18 October 2007|access-date=5 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612142844/http://www.yle.fi/uutiset/24h/id72637.html|archive-date=12 June 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> Patria was to deliver the AMV 8×8 vehicle. [[Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego|Lockheed Martin Systems Integration]] was responsible for the MPC offer, as well as system integration, survivability systems, the US production line, and networking and logistics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tekniikkatalous.fi/doc.te?f_id=1247098&s=r|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080304064548/http://www.tekniikkatalous.fi/doc.te?f_id=1247098&s=r|url-status=dead|title=Patrian AMV tarjolla Yhdysvaltain merijalkaväelle. Seppälä, Jarmo: Tekniikka ja Talous 18.10.2007|archive-date=March 4, 2008}}</ref> In August 2012, the Marines gave Lockheed a developmental contract for their vehicle, called the '''Havoc'''.<ref>[http://militarytimes.com/news/2012/09/marine-personnel-carrier-development-contracts-awarded-091012w/ Personnel carrier development contracts awarded] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914025925/http://www.militarytimes.com/news/2012/09/marine-personnel-carrier-development-contracts-awarded-091012w |date=2012-09-14 }} - Militarytimes.com, September 10, 2012</ref>

For protection against mine attacks, the Havoc would have used a [[subframe]] rather than a [[V-hull]].<ref>Wasserbly, Daniel. [http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065971855&channel=defence&subChannel=business "Details emerge on competitors for the USMC's Marine Personnel Carrier."] ''Janes'', 28 September 2012.</ref> In April 2013, the Havoc successfully completed amphibious testing as part of its evaluation for the MPC program.

The Marine Personnel Carrier was put on hold in June 2013,<ref>[https://archive.today/20130915191052/http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2013/October/Pages/CommitmenttoSwimmingVehicleThrowsOffMarines%E2%80%99TightModernizationSchedule.aspx Commitment to Swimming Vehicle Throws Off Marines' Tight Modernization Schedule] - Nationaldefensemagazine.org, October 2013</ref> restarted in February 2014,<ref>[http://breakingdefense.com/2014/02/marines-budget-scramble-commandant-resurrects-mpc-acv-in-limbo/ Marines Budget Scramble: Commandant Resurrects MPC, ACV In Limbo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227185830/http://breakingdefense.com/2014/02/marines-budget-scramble-commandant-resurrects-mpc-acv-in-limbo/ |date=2014-02-27 }} - Breakingdefense.com, 17 February 2014</ref> and then restructured as Phase 1 of the [[Amphibious Combat Vehicle]] (ACV) program,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://breakingdefense.com/2014/04/marines-about-to-announce-new-amphibious-combat-vehicle-plan-our-sneak-preview/ |title=A Sneak Peek At Marines' New Amphibious Combat Vehicle |last1=Freedberg Jr. |first1=Sydney J. |date=2 April 2014 |website=breakingdefense.com |publisher=Breaking Media, Inc. |access-date=2 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140405110618/http://breakingdefense.com/2014/04/marines-about-to-announce-new-amphibious-combat-vehicle-plan-our-sneak-preview/ |archive-date=5 April 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> which included the previous MPC competitor entries.<ref>[http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20140924/NEWS04/309180081/Marines-upgrading-replacing-amphibs-under-new-strategy Marines upgrading, replacing amphibs under new strategy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924234717/http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20140924/NEWS04/309180081/Marines-upgrading-replacing-amphibs-under-new-strategy |date=2014-09-24 }} - Militarytimes.com, 24 September 2014</ref>

During the summer of 2013, the Havoc successfully completed protection systems testing during a series of blast tests. The vehicle completed all threshold and objective protection system testing, with instrumentation indicating that no disabling injuries would have resulted to any of the three crew members and nine dismounted Marines. Lockheed delivered a report demonstrating the high degree of commonality between the Havoc and other Marine Corps vehicles, aimed at reducing cost, training requirements, and logistics needs.<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/news/Havoc-8x8-Demonstrates-High-Levels-of-Crew-Protection-in-Marine-Corps-Blast-Testing_n000011945.aspx Havoc 8x8 Demonstrates High Levels of Crew Protection in Marine Corps' Blast Testing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927200101/http://www.deagel.com/news/Havoc-8x8-Demonstrates-High-Levels-of-Crew-Protection-in-Marine-Corps-Blast-Testing_n000011945.aspx |date=2013-09-27 }} - Deagel.com, 24 September 2013</ref>

The Lockheed Havoc AMV completed the Nevada Automotive Test Center's Butte Mountain Trail course in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2014-09-23-Lockheed-Martins-Havoc-8x8-Vehicle-Aces-Brutal-Nevada-Automotive-Test-Center-Course|title=Lockheed Martin's Havoc 8x8 Vehicle Aces Brutal Nevada Automotive Test Center Course|website=Media - Lockheed Martin}}</ref> Lockheed planned to offer the Havoc in the Marine Corps' ACV Phase 1 program, and give them 16 vehicles to test once a Request for Proposals (RFP) was released in early 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/september_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_s_havoc_8x8_armored_modular_vehicle_successfully_completed_automotive_tests.html|title=Lockheed Martin's Havoc 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle successfully completed automotive tests &#124; September 2014 global defense security news UK &#124; Defense Security Global news Industry army 2014|date=24 September 2014|access-date=20 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220121059/https://www.armyrecognition.com/september_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_s_havoc_8x8_armored_modular_vehicle_successfully_completed_automotive_tests.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In July 2015 partnership between Patria and Lockheed Martin came to an end, and Havoc was not offered to the Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.<ref>[http://armyrecognition.com/july_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_ends_collaboration_with_patria_on_havoc_will_present_its_own_design_for_acv.html Lockheed Martin Ends Collaboration with Patria on Havoc & Will Present its Own Design for ACV] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714020257/http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_ends_collaboration_with_patria_on_havoc_will_present_its_own_design_for_acv.html |date=2015-07-14 }} - Armyrecognition.com, 11 July 2015</ref>

===Other variants===

*The Slovenian variant "'''SKOV Svarun 8x8'''" uses a specially designed hydraulic door. The new door features additional carrying space for ammunition, two RPG-type anti-tank weapons and a general purpose machinegun.<ref>[http://www.slovenskavojska.si/typo3temp/pics/p_1363485a5d.jpg Photo of the Svarun vehicle with new door] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004000722/http://www.slovenskavojska.si/typo3temp/pics/p_1363485a5d.jpg |date=2011-10-04 }} "Slovenian Armed Forces"</ref> Another Slovenian variant "'''Patria Mangart 25 RCT'''" is a modification of SKOV Svarun by adding a Mangart 25mm autocannon turret (RCT = Remote Controlled Turret) developed by Slovenian company Valhalla.
*The South African "[[Badger IFV|Badger]]" variant, equipped with an underfloor armour package from Land Mobility Technologies (LMT) and [[Denel Land Systems]]'s Modular Combat Turret (MCT). Offered in Section, Fire Support, Mortar, Command and Missile sub-variants.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081013224013/http://jdw.janes.com/public/adlink/ads/1291514.pdf Denel Land Systems promotional brochure (PDF)]. ''Jane's Information Group''</ref> Due to various factors, e.g. mismanagement of the project and involvement by the Guptas brothers and associates {{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}, it is yet to enter South African service.
*Slovak variant "'''BOV 8x8 VYDRA'''" it is armed with a 30mm GTS 30 cannon mounted in a TURRA 30 with fire control system and ammunition containers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BOV 8×8 VYDRA – KONŠTRUKTA – Defence |url=https://kotadef.sk/projekty/bov-8x8-vydra/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |language=sk-SK}}</ref>
*The UAE variant is slightly lengthened (0.4 m longer) to allow fitting of the more spacious [[BMP-3]] turret and the same number of soldiers as the original AMV model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/events/exhibitions/idex2009/sections/daily/day5/more-firepower-on-land-an.shtml |title=IHS Events, Webinars, Training and User Groups |publisher=Janes.com |access-date=2013-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/events/exhibitions/sofex2010/galleries.html |title=SOFEX 2010 - Galleries |publisher=Janes.com |access-date=2013-01-12}}</ref>
*BAE partnered with Patria to offer the "'''AMV35'''", a version of the AMV with an E35 turret from the [[Combat Vehicle 90|CV9035]] to create a combat reconnaissance vehicle for the Australian Army's Land 400 Phase 2 mounted combat reconnaissance requirement.<ref>See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pKux09WCnQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrePcmFNpQo and https://www.army-technology.com/projects/amv35-combat-reconnaissance-vehicle/ and https://www.armyrecognition.com/australia_australian_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/amv35_combat_reconnaissance_8x8_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video_11002162.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924003237/https://www.armyrecognition.com/australia_australian_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/amv35_combat_reconnaissance_8x8_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video_11002162.html |date=2017-09-24 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AMV35 |url=https://www.baesystems.com/en/feature/land-400 |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=BAE Systems {{!}} International |language=en}}</ref>
*Patria made an AMV featuring the [[John Cockerill (company)|CMI Defense]] CT-CV 105HP turret. The turret features an autoloader, laser warning system, and capabilities for a barrel launched guided missile.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-08-31 |title=Patria at the international defence industry exhibition MSPO in Poland |url=https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2011/patria-at-the-international-defence-industry-exhibition-mspo-in-poland |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Patria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-12-13 |title=Patria AMV CT-CV 105HP Turret |url=https://fighting-vehicles.com/patria-amv-ct-cv-105hp-turret/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Fighting-Vehicles.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-05-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509003233/https://fighting-vehicles.com/patria-amv-ct-cv-105hp-turret/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Service==
===Polish service===
[[File:Artyleryjski Wóz Dowodzenia (AWD) na podzwoziu KTO Rosomak modułu batalionowego "Rak" podczas testów odbiorczych. Poligon Nowa Dęba 2019.jpg|thumb|[[KTO Rosomak]] of the [[Polish Land Forces]]]]
The [[Polish Land Forces|Polish Army]] has ordered 690 vehicles in 2003, including 313 AMVs with the Italian [[Oto Melara]] 30&nbsp;mm [[Hitfist]]-30P [[gun turret|turret]] and 377 AMVs in "base" configuration to by converted in Poland to other various configurations be delivered between 2004 and 2013. Some of the Polish vehicles were deployed in [[Afghanistan]]. The Polish vehicles are known as [[KTO Rosomak]] ("[[wolverine]]") in Polish Army service. In 2013 the Polish army ordered 307 more vehicles, including 122 AMVs and 80 mortars, totaling 997 units making Poland the largest operator by a fair margin. The Vehicles are built in Poland under licence. In 2017 Polish Ministry of Defence said that production of KTO Rosomak is now 100% based in Poland.

===Finnish service===
The Finnish Army has ordered 24 AMVs fitted with the AMOS mortar system and 62 AMVs fitted with [[Protector (RWS)]] remote weapon system for the [[M2 Browning machine gun|12.7 mm M2HB QCB]] heavy machine gun or the [[Heckler & Koch GMG|GMG]] [[grenade launcher|grenade machine gun]]. The standard version is known as ''XA-360'' in Finnish Army service, while the AMOS version is known as ''XA-361''.

===Slovenian service===
[[File:Presentation of Svarun 8x8.jpg|thumb|400x400px|Slovenian AMVs]]
In June 2006, the [[Slovenia]]n Ministry of Defence declared that the Patria AMV would be the new [[armoured fighting vehicle]] of the [[Slovenian Armed Forces]]. Patria will supply 100 vehicles, some equipped with the [[Patria NEMO|NEMO]] mortar, some with Elbit 30&nbsp;mm remote controlled weapon station and the rest with Kongsberg Protector turrets. Allegations in the Finnish media that Patria used bribery to secure the Slovenian contract led to a [[Patria case|scandal and a criminal investigation]] in Finland and may have contributed to the defeat of Prime Minister [[Janez Janša]] in the 2008 Slovenian parliamentary elections. Due to the [[2008 financial crisis]], the defence budget was cut several times. At first, the contract to supply 135 vehicles should have been amended to have less vehicles with better armament. Later on, the defence ministry suffered from even bigger financial cuts. In 2012, the Defence Minister announced the termination of the contract, by which time 30 vehicles had been received.

===South African service===
[[File:Badger-infanteriegevegsvoertuig, b, Waterkloof Lugmagbasis.jpg|thumb|400x400px|A South African [[Badger IFV|Badger]] with a [[Denel Land Systems|DLS]] MCT-30 turret]]In May 2007, the South African [[Denel Land Systems]] was awarded a contract to build an improved version of the AMV, with a high level of ballistic and mine protection for the [[South African National Defence Force]] (SANDF). The AMV will replace South-African [[Ratel IFV|Ratels]] as part of the "Project Hoefyster" (Horseshoe). Five different versions are included: Command, Mortar, Missile, Section and Fire Support vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?session=dae.551752.1062413669&modele=jdc_34|title=Defense Aerospace: Denel Lands Biggest Contract In Its History|access-date=5 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021235358/http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?session=dae.551752.1062413669&modele=jdc_34|archive-date=21 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2013, Denel Land Systems and Patria announced an agreement regarding Patria AMV 8×8 armoured wheeled vehicle serial production and delivery to South Africa. The agreement includes 238 vehicles, with 5 pre-series vehicles delivered during the development phase.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patria.fi/en/news+and+events/news/denel+and+patria+announce+an+agreement+on+armoured+wheeled+vehicles+to+south+africa.html|title=Patria.fi: Denel and Patria announce an Agreement on Armoured Wheeled Vehicles to South Africa (14.11.2013)|work=Patria Oy|access-date=5 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908083023/http://patria.fi/en/news+and+events/news/denel+and+patria+announce+an+agreement+on+armoured+wheeled+vehicles+to+south+africa.html|archive-date=2014-09-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2023, the SANDF was still in possession of 4 of the 5 original pre-production vehicles, but had not actually accepted them into service.<ref name="Martin">{{cite news |title=New timelines for Project Hoefyster |last=Martin |first=Guy |url=https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/new-timelines-for-project-hoefyster/ |work=Defence Web |location=Johannesburg |date=3 October 2023 |access-date=20 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321013427/https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/new-timelines-for-project-hoefyster/ |archive-date=21 March 2024 }}</ref> The remainder of the order remained unfilled due to Denel's financial difficulties.<ref name="Martin" />

===Croatian service===
[[File:Tigrovi u napadnoj akciji na vojnom poligonu kod Knina.jpg|thumb|Patria CRO of the [[Croatian Army]] equipped with [[Protector RWS|Kongsberg Protector M151]]]]
In July 2007, the [[Croatia]]n Ministry of Defence selected the Patria AMV as the new armoured fighting vehicle of the [[Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia]] in their first international tender in its history.<ref name="jutarnji.hr">{{cite web |url=http://www.jutarnji.hr/dogadjaji_dana/clanak/art-2007,7,24,vojna_oprema,83436.jl |title=Finci dobivaju posao za nabavu oklopnih vozila - 24 July 2007 |access-date=24 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927041525/http://www.jutarnji.hr/dogadjaji_dana/clanak/art-2007,7,24,vojna_oprema,83436.jl |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> 84 AMVs will be supplied. Initially, the plan called for 84 8×8 vehicles and 42 6×6 vehicles. The Croatian Ministry of Defence has approved the purchase of 84 Patria AMV 8×8 vehicles. The 6×6 configuration idea was scrapped, and the remaining 42 vehicles were decided to be 8×8s. The purchase of the remaining 42 AMVs was made in December 2008. Due to the [[2008 financial crisis]], the contract was slightly amended in April 2010. There was an initial plan of shelving the order by a half, 64 vehicles were mentioned, but it was decided that the total of 126 units would remain on order. In order to somewhat decrease the cost of the deal, the most expensive variants like the NEMO or engineering units will probably be replaced by less costly APC variants. On the other hand, the production will be sped up and all vehicles are to be delivered by the end of 2012.

===North Macedonian service===
The government of the [[Republic of North Macedonia]] announced in 2006 that it would procure the same type that the Croatian military chooses after test trials in 2007—as this would be a less expensive than conducting trials of their own. The configuration of Patria vehicles that eventually win the competition will be similar to those in Slovenian service, but probably in smaller numbers. Any contract has not been published.<ref name="jutarnji.hr"/>

===UAE service===
In January 2008, Patria announced that the [[United Arab Emirates]] armed forces had ordered the AMV, equipped with the [[BMP-3]] turret. The number of vehicles is yet to be announced.

===Czech service===
In January 2008, Patria offered to deliver 30 AMVs within four months of ordering, if the [[Czech Army]] chose the AMV as its next APC. The Czech army had earlier chosen the Austrian [[Steyr-Daimler-Puch|Steyr]] [[Pandur 8X8 APC|Pandur]] as their next APC, but the [[Czech government]] withdrew from the deal at the end of last year, citing Steyr's failure to fulfill the commitments ensuing from the contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/index_view.php?id=294103 |title=Patria offers Czechs to supply first 30 APCs within four months - ČeskéNoviny.cz<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2008-01-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080928234234/http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/index_view.php?id=294103 |archive-date=2008-09-28 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Swedish service===
In August 2010, Patria sold 113 AMVs to Sweden in a deal worth 250 million Euros. The deal included an option for another 113 vehicles in the future.

==Combat history==
;
;War in Afghanistan (2001–2014)
The [[Polish Land Forces]] contingent, which was a part of the [[International Security Assistance Force]], operated 35 (later raised to 128) KTO Rosomak vehicles (including 5 medevac) in [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan]] since 2007. The APCs were equipped with additional steel-composite [[Vehicle armour|armour]]. In early 2008, a Polish Rosomak serving in Afghanistan (the version with upgraded armour) was attacked by [[Taliban]] rebels. The vehicle was hit with [[RPG-7]] rockets but it managed to fire back and returned to base without any help required.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/Wiadomosci/1,80277,4295448.html?skad=rss|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080117042941/http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/Wiadomosci/1%2C80277%2C4295448.html?skad=rss|url-status=dead|title=Afghanistan: 14 lipca dotrą dodatkowe pancerze dla Rosomaków.|archive-date=January 17, 2008}}</ref> In June 2008, a Rosomak was attacked by Taliban and was hit in its frontal armour with an RPG which did not penetrate the armour. In 2009, the first soldier was reported killed while traveling in a Rosomak after an [[Improvised explosive device|IED]] exploded under the vehicle causing it to roll over and crushing the gunner who had been standing in the open turret. Similar explosions caused by mines and IEDs have occurred before though they have failed to inflict casualties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.assembly-weu.org/en/documents/sessions_ordinaires/rpt/2009/2034.php#P199_41719|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903135951/http://www.assembly-weu.org/en/documents/sessions_ordinaires/rpt/2009/2034.php|url-status=dead|title=www.eu.org: ''European armoured vehicles: current programmes'': http://wyborcza.pl.|archive-date=September 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://wyborcza.pl/1,84763,5650395,Dajcie_nam_rosomaki.html?as=2&ias=3&startsz=x |title=Dajcie nam rosomaki |publisher=Wyborcza.pl |date=1999-10-15 |access-date=2013-01-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019113442/http://wyborcza.pl/1,84763,5650395,Dajcie_nam_rosomaki.html?as=2&ias=3&startsz=x |archive-date=2014-10-19 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/1,114873,7004754,To_pierwszy_zolnierz__ktory_zginal_w_Rosomaku.html To pierwszy żołnierz, który zginął w Rosomaku.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202658/http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/1,114873,7004754,To_pierwszy_zolnierz__ktory_zginal_w_Rosomaku.html |date=2013-10-29 }} (PL)</ref>
*In October 2010, a platoon of Svarun vehicles was sent to Afghanistan to support the [[Slovenia]]n [[OMLT]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.slovenskavojska.si/en/public-relations/news/news-single/nov/solemn-line-up-marking-the-departure-of-the-14th-contingent-to-afghanistan |title=Solemn line-up marking the departure of the 14th contingent to Afghanistan |publisher=Slovenskavojska.si |access-date=2013-01-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724022314/http://www.slovenskavojska.si/en/public-relations/news/news-single/nov/solemn-line-up-marking-the-departure-of-the-14th-contingent-to-afghanistan/ |archive-date=2012-07-24 }}</ref>

;
;European Union mission in Chad (2008–2009)
:[[EUFOR Tchad/RCA|European Union Force Chad/CAR]] used 16 KTO Rosomak (including 2 medevac).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pkwczad.wp.mil.pl/pl/10_233.html |title=Informacje nt. misji w Czadzie. |access-date=2013-01-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106081849/http://www.pkwczad.wp.mil.pl/pl/10_233.html |archive-date=2013-11-06 |url-status=live }}</ref>

;Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates-led intervention in Yemen (2015–present)
:[[United Arab Emirates Army]] used 8×8 Patria AMVs fitted with remotely operated turrets in an offensive along the west coast of Yemen.<ref name="YemenWar">{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/december_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/patria_amv_8x8_armored_combat_proven_in_yemen_with_uae_army.html |title=Patria AMV 8x8 armored combat proven in Yemen with UAE army &#124; December 2017 Global Defense Security news industry &#124; Defense Security global news industry army 2017 &#124; Archive News year |date=10 December 2017 |access-date=2017-12-11 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171215220547/https://www.armyrecognition.com/december_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/patria_amv_8x8_armored_combat_proven_in_yemen_with_uae_army.html |archive-date=2017-12-15 |url-status=live }}</ref>

;Russo-Ukrainian War
The Polish-made Patria AMVs have been used by the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]] during the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]] since autumn 2023. On 24 September, three vehicles were lost during failed attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces near [[Andriivka, Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast|Andriivka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/09/20/ukraines-eastern-command-is-swapping-old-soviet-vehicles-for-new-polish-ones-and-becoming-much-more-powerful/|title=Ukraine's Eastern Command Is Swapping Old Soviet Vehicles For New Polish Ones—And Becoming Much More Powerful|language=en|first=David|last=Axe|website=Forbes|access-date=2024-02-29}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>

==Operators==
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[[File:Patria AMV operators.png|thumb|400x400px|A map of Patria AMV operators in blue]]

===Current operators===
[[File:Borbena moć 25 Hrvatska vojska prvi put demonstrirala borbeno djelovanje novih sustava II.jpg|thumb|A Patria CRO equipped with UT30 Mk2 turret of the [[Croatian Army]]]]
[[File:Polish Rosomak Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle During Slovak Shield 2016.jpg|thumb|A Polish KTO Rosomak IFV with a Hitfist-30P turret]]

;{{CRO}} (126 in service, 30 on order):Orders:
:* 84 Patria AMV ordered in 2007 in 3 variants (BOV an APC, BOV-Sn an ambulance, BOV-Log a logistics variant) manufactured in Croatia.<ref name=":0">{{cite web | url=https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/croatias-2007-wheeled-apc-competition-03050/ | title=Croatia's New APCs: AMVs, RWS and Export Opportunities - Defense Industry Daily }}</ref>
:* 42 Patria AMV ordered in December 2008 in 3 variants (BOV an APC, BOV-Sn an ambulance, BOV-Log a logistics variant) manufactured in Croatia.<ref name=":0" />
:* 30 Patria AMV IFV ordered in March 2023, to be equipped with Elbit UT30MK2 turrets outfitted with [[Spike LR]] missiles for €158 million, to be delivered by 2028.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Adamowski |first1=Jaroslaw |date=20 March 2023 |title=Croatian lawmakers back new armored vehicles, Spike anti-tank missiles |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/03/20/croatian-lawmakers-back-new-armored-vehicles-spike-anti-tank-missiles/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230321182152/https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/03/20/croatian-lawmakers-back-new-armored-vehicles-spike-anti-tank-missiles/ |archive-date=21 March 2023 |access-date=21 March 2023 |website=Defense News |location=Warsaw, Poland}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-21 |title=Croatia to buy additional Patria AMV vehicles and Spike LR missiles |url=https://defence-industry.eu/croatia-to-buy-additional-patria-amv-vehicles-and-spike-lr-missiles/ |access-date=2024-04-12 |language=en}}</ref>
:Options:
:* 12 additional Patria AMV IFV are expected to fill the Medium Brigade requirements.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030724115644/http://www.patria.fi/modules/release/show_release.asp?Id=2A3C8C5384384D33A7C4BA1F53061AC0&groupid=DE8140FCDD1C41ADA5CE28E1A5674A41&layout=2005_eng&tabletarget=data_1&pid=CF52E1D41C9B4E47BEBF84BA37461E71 Patria AMV chosen as the preferred vehicle in Croatia, August 2007]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.patria.fi/modules/release/show_release.asp?Id=092D907C91D74954887BBA5C71B94CF7&groupid=DE8140FCDD1C41ADA5CE28E1A5674A41&layout=2005_eng&tabletarget=data_1&pid=CF52E1D41C9B4E47BEBF84BA37461E71|title=Patria's press release, January 2009}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
;{{FIN}} (80):
:62 standard APCs equipped with [[Kongsberg Gruppen|Kongsberg]] turrets and 18 armoured wheeled mortar carriers equipped with the AMOS mortar system.
;{{POL}} (1197):
:1,197 APCs and [[Amphibious vehicle|amphibious]] AFVs. Manufactured under license at Rosomak S.A, marked as ''[[KTO Rosomak]]'' ({{lang|pl|Kołowy Transporter Opancerzony Rosomak}}, transl. wheeled armoured personnel carrier "Wolverine").<ref>{{cite web |title=Rosomaki dłużej w produkcji. Nowa wersja |url=https://www.defence24.pl/rosomaki-dluzej-w-produkcji-nowa-wersja |access-date=March 20, 2022 |website=defence24.pl |date=14 May 2020 |language=pl |trans-title="Wolverine" production extended. New upgrades}}</ref> All of the ordered vehicles were delivered by 2019. In 2013 the original order for 359 [[IFV]]s and 331 base vehicles was increased by 307 units—including 122 IFVs with new turret.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=11785|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192923/http://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=11785|url-status=dead|title=Kolejne Rosomaki dla WP|archive-date=October 29, 2013|website=www.altair.com.pl}}</ref> In 2013 there were a total of 570 vehicles in service<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.pl/web/obrona-narodowa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716021859/http://www.wp.mil.pl/pl/artykul/14514|url-status=dead|title=Będą kolejne Rosomaki dla Sił Zbrojnych RP|archive-date=July 16, 2013|website=Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej}}</ref> In January 2015, the [[Polish Armed Forces|Polish army]] placed an order for 200 additional vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/11886/Poland_Orders_Additional_200_Rosomak_Armored_Vehicles#.VLY4P6PKymQ |title=Poland Orders Additional 200 Rosomak Armored Vehicles |access-date=2015-01-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630190353/http://www.defenseworld.net/news/11886/Poland_Orders_Additional_200_Rosomak_Armored_Vehicles#.VLY4P6PKymQ |archive-date=2015-06-30 |url-status=live}}</ref> This brought the total number of vehicles in operation up to 977.
;{{flag|Slovakia}} (76):
:In March 2022 the Slovakian Ministry of Defence selected Finland and Patria AMVxp 8x8 as BOV 8x8 programme tender winner. 76 vehicles, new version of Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup> ordered and being delivered.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/08/31/slovakia-finland-ink-production-deal-for-76-patria-combat-vehicles/ |title=Defensenews.com: ''Slovakia, Finland ink production deal for 76 Patria combat vehicles'', 31.8.2022 |date=31 August 2022 |access-date=2022-09-07}}</ref>
;{{flag|Slovenia}} (30 in service, 106 on order)
:Two orders:
:* 2006-2012 order: 30 Patria AMV vehicles (local designation SKOV Svarun 8x8) that had already been delivered (full delivery of original order did not happen due to economic and legal questions).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ts.fi/uutiset/386700 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019134819/http://www.ts.fi/uutiset/kotimaa/386700/Patrian+kauppa+Sloveniaan+kutistui+100+ajoneuvolla |title=Lahjusjutun tahrima panssarikauppa kutistui 80 prosenttia |archive-date=October 19, 2015 |website=[[Turun Sanomat]] |date=5 September 2012 |language=fi |url-status=live |trans-title=Armour trade, tainted by the bribery case, shrank by 80 per cent}}</ref> Some later modified into Patria Mangart 25 RCT variant by adding a Slovenian 25mm cannon turret.
:* 2024 order: On 11 July 2024, Slovenian Prime Minister [[Robert Golob]] announced that Slovenia will buy 106 Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup> vehicles after a competition between four contenders.<ref>{{Cite web |website=The Slovenia Times (sloveniatimes.com) |url=https://sloveniatimes.com/40665/slovenia-to-buy-armoured-personnel-carriers-from-patria |title=Slovenia to buy armoured personnel carriers from Patria |date=July 11, 2024 |access-date=2024-08-07 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |website=The Slovenia Times (sloveniatimes.com) |url=https://sloveniatimes.com/42504/slovenia-to-buy-106-patria-armoured-vehicles |title=Slovenia to buy 106 Patria armoured vehicles |date=February 14, 2025 |access-date=2025-02-15 }}</ref> The vehicles will be used to create a medium battalion battle group and later a scout battalion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Š |first=T. L. |title=Premier Golob napovedal nakup osemkolesnikov patria; Janša potezo označil za "ironijo zgodovine" |url=https://www.rtvslo.si/slovenija/premier-golob-napovedal-nakup-osemkolesnikov-patria-jansa-potezo-oznacil-za-ironijo-zgodovine/714459 |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=rtvslo.si |language=sl}}</ref>
;{{flag|Sweden}} (113)
:Sweden made an order for 113 vehicles, and had an option for the same number of vehicles,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2013/patria-delivered-the-first-batch-of-the-next-generation-armoured-wheeled-vehicles-to-sweden | title=Patria delivered the first batch of the next generation armoured wheeled vehicles to Sweden | date=5 March 2013 }}</ref> but a Swedish court ordered the competition to be re-done.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fmv.se/WmTemplates/page.aspx?id=4914 |title=Försvarets materielverk - Brister i komplex upphandling |date=August 13, 2010 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100813144923/http://www.fmv.se/WmTemplates/page.aspx?id=4914 |archive-date=13 August 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In August 2010 the new competition ended in the same result as the original competition with Sweden ordering 113 vehicles from Patria.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://fmv.se/WmTemplates/page.aspx?id=5241 |title=Försvarets materielverk - Nya hjulgående stridsfordon till försvaret - pressmeddelande |date=August 25, 2010 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825025344/http://fmv.se/WmTemplates/page.aspx?id=5241 |archive-date=25 August 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The first vehicles were delivered in March 2013.<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/news/Sweden-Receives-First-Batch-of-AMV-8x8-Wheeled-Armored-Vehicles_n000011275.aspx Sweden Receives First Batch of AMV 8×8 Wheeled Armored Vehicles] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009074349/http://www.deagel.com/news/Sweden-Receives-First-Batch-of-AMV-8x8-Wheeled-Armored-Vehicles_n000011275.aspx |date=2013-10-09 }} - Deagel.com, March 5, 2013</ref>
;{{flag|United Arab Emirates}} (55)
:The United Arab Emirates Army ordered<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.defenceturkey.com/en/content/patria-8217-s-amv-vehicle-selected-for-united-arab-emirates-225 | title=Patria's AMV vehicle selected for United Arab Emirates }}</ref> an initial evaluation batch of 15 vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.artem-defense.com/docs/200811-newsletter10-ARTEM-UK.pdf |title=Artem Defence |access-date=2009-09-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707164438/https://www.artem-defense.com/docs/200811-newsletter10-ARTEM-UK.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> These vehicles will be equipped with [[BMP-3]] turrets and have therefore been slightly modified, including a somewhat longer hull.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/moyen_orient/Emirats_arabe/IDEX_2003_Pictures_Gallery/IDEX_2007/images/IDEX_2007_Dynamic_Demonstration_006.jpg |title=Image of Patria AMV with BMP-3 turred at IDEX 2007 |access-date=2008-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319231641/http://www.armyrecognition.com/moyen_orient/Emirats_arabe/IDEX_2003_Pictures_Gallery/IDEX_2007/images/IDEX_2007_Dynamic_Demonstration_006.jpg |archive-date=2016-03-19 |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2016, the General Headquarters of the UAE armed forces ordered 40 Patria AMV hulls with the option of 50 more.<ref>{{cite web|title = UAE orders Patria AMVs {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|url = http://www.janes.com/article/57535/uae-orders-patria-amvs|website = www.janes.com|access-date = 2016-01-30|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160130073017/http://www.janes.com/article/57535/uae-orders-patria-amvs|archive-date = 2016-01-30|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>[http://armyrecognition.com/january_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/united_arab_emirates_has_ordered_finnish-made_patria_amv_8x8_armoured_vehicle_12801161.html United Arab Emirates has ordered Finnish-made Patria AMV 8x8 armoured vehicles] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130234105/http://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/united_arab_emirates_has_ordered_finnish-made_patria_amv_8x8_armoured_vehicle_12801161.html |date=2016-01-30 }} - Armyrecognition.com, 28 January 2016</ref> The vehicles were shipped in June 2016 from Patria's Polish production line.<ref>[http://www.defence24.com/391441,rosomak-apc-for-the-uae-agreement-finalized-improved-armour-no-amphibious-capabilities Rosomak APC For The UAE. Agreement Finalized. Improved Armour, No Amphibious Capabilities.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914093542/http://www.defence24.com/391441,rosomak-apc-for-the-uae-agreement-finalized-improved-armour-no-amphibious-capabilities |date=2017-09-14 }} defence24.com</ref> The Patrias are used in Yemen in combat operations.<ref name="YemenWar"/>
===Future operators===
;{{flag|Japan}} (82 ordered, 810 planned in total)
: It was reported in December 2020, that two Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup> 8×8 vehicles are being sent to Japan from Finland for field tests to participate in the Next Wheeled Armoured Vehicle project under the Japanese Ministry of Defense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_december_2020_global_security_army_industry/patria_amvxp_8x8_test_vehicles_on_the_way_to_japan.html|title=Patria AMVXP 8X8 test vehicles on the way to Japan|website=www.armyrecognition.com|date=16 December 2020 }}</ref> In December 2021, the MOD started field tests to ascertain the vehicle and an unnamed armoured vehicle made by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_december_2021_global_security_army_industry/japan_conducts_field_tests_with_finnish_patria_amx_xp_8x8_armored_vehicle.html|title = Japan conducts field tests with Finnish Patria AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle &#124; Defense News December 2021 Global Security army industry &#124; Defense Security global news industry army year 2021 &#124; Archive News year| date=17 December 2021 }}</ref> In December 2022, the Japanese Ministry of Defense awarded a contract for the AMV through Patria Japan.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-selects-patrias-amv-for-type-96-replacement-programme | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210053150/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-selects-patrias-amv-for-type-96-replacement-programme | archive-date=2022-12-10 | title=Japan selects Patria's AMV for Type 96 replacement programme | date=9 December 2022 }}</ref> A first batch of 140 is expected.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yeo |first=Mike |date=2022-12-13 |title=Japan selects winner of wheeled armored personnel carrier competition |url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2022/12/13/japan-selects-winner-of-wheeled-armored-personnel-carrier-competition/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref> 140 engines were ordered by Japan from Scania for this vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trade Registers |url=https://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=armstrade.sipri.org}}</ref> In August 2023, Patria and Japan Steel Works Ltd. (JSW) signed a license agreement on manufacturing for vehicles in Japan.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/2023/09/patria-taps-on-japan-steel-works-for-8x8-vehicle-production-in-japan/ | title=Patria taps on Japan Steel Works for 8x8 vehicle production in Japan | date=11 September 2023 }}</ref> The agreement enables local production in accordance with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (WAPC) programme. The final number of vehicles is unknown as of 2024.
: '''Orders:'''
:* 23 planned with the 2025 budget ([[Yen sign|¥]] 17.0 billion)<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2025 |title=Page 26 - FY2026 budget request defence Japan |url=https://www.mod.go.jp/j/budget/yosan_gaiyo/fy2026/yosan_20250829.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250829062401/https://www.mod.go.jp/j/budget/yosan_gaiyo/fy2026/yosan_20250829.pdf |archive-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>
:* 28 vehicles with the 2025 budget ([[Yen sign|¥]] 22.5 billion)<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date= |title=Overview of FY2025 Budget |url=https://www.mod.go.jp/en/d_act/d_budget/pdf/fy2025_20250411a.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250521212119/https://www.mod.go.jp/en/d_act/d_budget/pdf/fy2025_20250411a.pdf |archive-date=21 May 2025}}</ref>
:* 28 vehicles with the 2024 budget ([[Yen sign|¥]] 20.0 billion)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mod.go.jp/en/d_act/d_budget/pdf/20240607a.pdf|title=Overview of the FY2024 Budget (Page 23)}}</ref>
:* 26 vehicles with the 2023 budget ([[Yen sign|¥]] 13.6 billion)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mod.go.jp/en/d_act/d_budget/pdf/230330a.pdf|title=Overview of FY2023 Budget (Page 24)}}</ref>
;{{flag|Ukraine}} (200)
: In April 2023, Ukraine ordered 100 vehicles from the Polish production line. The vehicles will be paid by funds allocated by the EU and USA.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Ukraine will receive 100 Rosomak armored personnel carriers from Poland – Morawiecki {{!}} Ukrainian news | url=https://ukranews.com/en/news/924555-ukraine-will-receive-100-rosomak-armored-personnel-carriers-from-poland-morawiecki | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401132658/https://ukranews.com/en/news/924555-ukraine-will-receive-100-rosomak-armored-personnel-carriers-from-poland-morawiecki | access-date=2025-03-21 | archive-date=2023-04-01}}</ref> 
: Later, in an interview, president Zelensky said that there would be 200 vehicles, 100 now, 100 later. The deal would include mortar carriers.<ref>{{cite web |  url=https://t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official/5801 | title=Zelenskiy / Official }}</ref>

=== Potential clients === 
; {{flag|South Africa}} (238)
: The status of the project is unclear as of December 2025. 
: Background: 
:* 238 units expected as of 2007, locally known as the [[Badger IFV|''Badger'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=109524 |title=Engineering News 1.6.2007 |access-date=2007-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927213300/http://engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=109524 |archive-date=2007-09-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 
:* Five versions planned: a standard infantry carrier, a command car, fire support variant, mortar carrier and tank hunter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2663&Itemid=362 |title=DefenceWeb: ''Denel orders Saab computers for Hoefyster'', 26.6.2009 |access-date=2009-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719151241/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2663&Itemid=362 |archive-date=2011-07-19 |url-status=live }}</ref> 
:* Production:
:** Patria and [[Denel]] collaborated on the project, with the aim to produce it locally under licence. The production was scheduled to commence in 2012, but this was delayed to 2017 and subsequently to 2023 due to the company's financial difficulties.<ref name="Martin"/> 
:** As of November 2023, no production Badgers had been delivered.<ref name="Martin"/> The South African army was in possession of 4 pre-production models supplied by Denel for trials purposes, but these were not formally accepted into service.<ref name="Martin"/>

=== Failed bids ===
;{{flag|Australia}}
: BAE Systems Australia and Land 400 bid partner Patria were confirmed as one of two tenders selected to take part in the 12-month Risk Mitigation Activity for the Australian Army's Land 400 Phase 2 combat reconnaissance vehicle program. The other tender was the German-Dutch [[Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)|BOXER]] IFV.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boxer CRV and Patria AMV35 test Australia Land 400 80806173 |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/boxer_crv_and_patria_amv35_test_australia_land_400_80806173.html|date= 8 June 2017|access-date=2017-12-06|work=Army Recognition|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925002125/https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/boxer_crv_and_patria_amv35_test_australia_land_400_80806173.html|archive-date=25 September 2017}}</ref> The German BOXER was announced as the winner in March 2018.
;{{flag|Bulgaria}}
: The Patria AMV and more recently (as of 2017) Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup> is a strong contender for the order in the new Bulgarian project for a new type of wheeled [[IFV]].<ref>{{cite web |last=SEENews |date=24 Nov 2017 |title=Finland's Patria Offers To Supply AMVs to Bulgarian Army |url=https://seenews.com/news/finlands-patria-offers-to-supply-amvs-to-bulgarian-army-547328 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118142745/https://seenews.com/news/finlands-patria-offers-to-supply-amvs-to-bulgarian-army-547328 |archive-date=18 November 2016 |website=SeeNews}}</ref> The project initially called for a total of 238 vehicles in different variants (of them 100 in combat variant, the rest in combat support (reconnaissance, combat engineer etc.) and combat service support variants (MedEvac etc.)). In the end of 2016 the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence re-examined the conditions and out of budget considerations reduced the number of combat vehicles to 90. The requirement that the combat, CS and CSS variants should be of one standard platform was dropped. The new baseline of the project calls for 90 combat vehicles and 108 supporting vehicles for a total cost of 1.22 billion BGN or about €600 million. RfI-letters have been sent to [[General Dynamics Land Systems]] – [[MOWAG]] (for the [[Mowag Piranha V|Piranha V]] and the [[Pandur II]]), [[Nexter Systems]] (for the [[VBCI]]), Patria Oy (for the Patria AMV and Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup>, both have been demonstrated in the country<ref>{{cite web |last=Defence Aerospace |date=24 Nov 2017 |title=Patria Touts Amphibious Capabilities of AMV in Bulgaria |url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/184983/patria-touts-amphibious-capabilities-of-amv-in-bulgaria.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032240/http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/184983/patria-touts-amphibious-capabilities-of-amv-in-bulgaria.html |archive-date=1 December 2017}}</ref>), Rheinmetall Defence AG (for the [[Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)|Boxer]]), Textron (a joint offer together with Rheinmetall Defence AG for the [[Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)|Boxer]] in the combat role and [[Textron Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle|Commando Select]] assembled in Bulgaria in the combat support and combat service support roles. Textron offered its own 6x6 prototype in the combat role, but due to its still unproven status it is considered the weakest alternative), Iveco-Leonardo Defence System (for the [[B1 Centauro]] in the updated 120mm B2 version) and Krauss Maffei Wegman GmbH (also for the [[Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)|Boxer]]). In the beginning of 2017 the [[Gerdzhikov Government|defence minister in the Gerdzhikov caretaker government]] decided, that RfI-letters should be sent to 7 additional companies. Only [[Otokar]] (for the [[Otokar Arma|Arma]]), [[FNSS]] (for the [[FNSS Pars|Pars]]) and WMZ (for the [[KTO Rosomak]]) were credible contenders. The forerunners in the competition at the end of 2017 were the Piranha V, the Patria AMV<sup>XP</sup> and the Otokar Arma. Patria Group has expressed willingness to involve Bulgarian defence sector companies as subcontractors in the production not only of eventual Bulgarian vehicles, but also for export markets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patria Group Wants to Manufacture IFVs in Bulgaria |url=https://www.investor.bg/ikonomika-i-politika/332/a/patria-group-iska-da-proizvejda-boini-mashini-v-bylgariia-235858/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033335/https://www.investor.bg/ikonomika-i-politika/332/a/patria-group-iska-da-proizvejda-boini-mashini-v-bylgariia-235858/ |archive-date=2017-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Bloomberg TV |date=24 Nov 2017 |title=The Finnish Company Patria Will Cooperate With Bulgarian Firms |url=http://www.bloombergtv.bg/novini/2016-12-02/finlandskata-kompaniya-patria-shte-raboti-s-balgarski-firmi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033441/http://www.bloombergtv.bg/novini/2016-12-02/finlandskata-kompaniya-patria-shte-raboti-s-balgarski-firmi |archive-date=1 December 2017}}</ref>
: An offer made by General Dynamics Land Systems for a cheaper [[Stryker]] won the competition and was approved by the parliament in September 2023, 183 vehicles for USD $1.37 billion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adamowski |first=Jaroslaw |date=2023-09-25 |title=Bulgarian government approves $1.37 billion Stryker order |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/09/25/bulgarian-government-approves-137-billion-stryker-order/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref>
;{{flag|Czech Republic}} (199)
: The [[Pandur II|Pandur II 8×8]] was selected in 2006, and it was in competition against the Patria AMV.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294172239|title=Signing of Czech Pandur II contract imminent}}</ref>
;{{flag|Portugal}} (260 planned, 188 produced)
: The [[Pandur II|Pandur II 8×8]] was selected in 2005 and it was in competition against the [[Piranha III]]C and the Patria AMV <ref>{{Cite web |title=Portugal Picks Pandur-II Wheeled APCs - Defense Industry Daily |url=https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/general-dynamics-closes-482m-contract-with-portugal-070/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=defenseindustrydaily |language=en}}</ref>
;{{flag|Spain}}
: In 2015, a program to replace the [[VEC-M1]], the [[Pegaso BMR|BMR-M1]] and part of the [[M113]] fleet was launched by the Spanish Army. The competitors were the [[Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)|Boxer]], the [[Freccia IFV|Freccia]], the Patria AMV, the [[Mowag Piranha V|Piranha V]], the [[Splitterskyddad EnhetsPlattform|SEP]] and the [[VBCI]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villarejo |first=Esteban |date=2015-08-22 |title=GD Favored To Win Spanish Armored Vehicle Contract |url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2015/08/22/gd-favored-to-win-spanish-armored-vehicle-contract/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref>
: In September 2015, the competition was won by [[General Dynamics European Land Systems|GDELS]] with the [[Mowag Piranha V|Piranha V]].<ref>{{Cite web | title=Spain selects Piranha 5 as new 8×8 armoured infantry vehicle | url=https://defence-blog.com/spain-selects-piranha-5-as-new-8x8-armoured-infantry-vehicle/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614224216/https://defence-blog.com/spain-selects-piranha-5-as-new-8x8-armoured-infantry-vehicle/ | access-date=2025-03-21 | archive-date=2021-06-14}}</ref> In December 2019, the Spanish Government cancelled the program, and relaunched the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2019-12-29 |title=Spanish Government Cancels â'¬2.1 Billion Piranha 5 Contract |url=https://militaryleak.com/2019/12/29/spanish-government-cancels-e2-1-billion-piranha-5-contract/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=MilitaryLeak |language=en-US}}</ref> In August 2020, the Piranha V of [[Santa Bárbara Sistemas|GDELS Santa Barbara Sistemas]] in collaboration with [[Indra Sistemas]] and Sapa Placencia again won the competition for a first batch of 348 vehicles for €1.74 billion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=Defense Brief |date=2020-08-25 |title=Spain hands out $2.06 billion contract for Dragon VCR 8x8 vehicles |url=https://defbrief.com/2020/08/25/spain-hands-out-2-06-billion-contract-for-dragon-vcr-8x8-vehicles/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Defense Brief |language=en-US}}</ref> It is known as the ''Dragon VCR''.

===Evaluation-only operators===
; {{flag|Chile}} (> 200)
: The Chilean Army was looking for a successor to its 160 Piraña I 6×6 and 30 Piraña I 8×8. On a long term perspective, more than 200 vehicles are expected to be purchased, but in the meantime, a first phase of the replacement includes a tender for 82 8×8 armoured vehicles. The requirement mentions a maximum weight of 38 tons. Among the known competitors were. The deadline for the selection is dated April 8, 2025:<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2023 |title=Chile opens bidding for new wheeled armored vehicles |url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/10/25/chile-opens-bidding-for-new-wheeled-armored-vehicles/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=InfoDefensa |first=Revista Defensa |title=El Ejército de Chile modifica el proyecto Cromo y analiza comprar 82 carros 4x4, 6x6 y 8x8 |url=https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/5084638/ejercito-chile-modifica-proyecto-cromo-analiza-comprar-82-carros-4x4-6x6-8x8 |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Infodefensa - Noticias de defensa, industria, seguridad, armamento, ejércitos y tecnología de la defensa |language=es}}</ref>
::* Altuğ by the Turkish [[BMC Otomotiv|BMC]]
::* AMV by the Finnish [[Patria Group]]
::* [[Otokar Arma|Arma]] by the Turkish [[Otokar]]
::* [[Freccia IFV|Freccia]] by the Italian [[Iveco]]
::* [[K808 White Tiger]] by the South Korean [[Hyundai Rotem]]
::* [[Pandur II]] 8×8 by the Czech [[Excalibur Army]]
::* [[Stryker]] 8×8 by the United States [[United States Army|US army]] (the only offer for already used units) <ref>{{Cite web |last=InfoDefensa |first=Revista Defensa |title=El Ejército de Chile evalúa la compra de carros Stryker 8x8 de Estados Unidos |url=https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/3419837/ejercito-chile-evalua-compra-carros-stryker-8x8-estados-unidos |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Infodefensa - Noticias de defensa, industria, seguridad, armamento, ejércitos y tecnología de la defensa |language=es}}</ref>
::* [[Terrex ICV]] by the Singapore [[ST Engineering]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=InfoDefensa |first=Revista Defensa |title=ST Engineering ofrece el Terrex para el programa de blindados de Chile |url=https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/3057405/st-engineering-ofrece-terrex-programa-blindados-chile |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Infodefensa - Noticias de defensa, industria, seguridad, armamento, ejércitos y tecnología de la defensa |language=es}}</ref>
;{{flag|United States}}
: The Patria AMV partook in the [[Amphibious Combat Vehicle]] trials in the US.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.defensedaily.com/lockheed-martin-patria-part-ways-on-marine-corps-acv/navy-usmc/ | title=Lockheed Martin, Patria Part Ways on Marine Corps' ACV | date=8 July 2015 }}</ref> [[Lockheed Martin]] partnered with Patria offering the AMV under the name Havoc, but ended cooperation with Patria and offered a different vehicle for the program in July 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_ends_collaboration_with_patria_on_havoc_will_present_its_own_design_for_acv.html |title=Lockheed Martin Ends Collaboration with Patria on Havoc & Will Present its Own Design for ACV &#124; July 2015 Global Defense Security news UK &#124; Defense Security global news industry army 2015 &#124; Archive News year |publisher=Armyrecognition.com |date=2015-07-11 |access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref> In 2016, LM introduced a new ACV armored vehicle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lockheed Martin Introduces New ACV Candidate at Modern Day Marine Show|url=http://armyrecognition.com/september_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_introduces_new_acv_candidate_at_modern_day_marine_show_42309151.html|website=Army Recognition|date=23 September 2015 |access-date=18 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307173505/http://armyrecognition.com/september_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_introduces_new_acv_candidate_at_modern_day_marine_show_42309151.html|archive-date=7 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Museum exhibits==
* [[Parola Tank Museum]], [[Hattula]], 1 APC variant with Kongsberg turret and 1 AMOS mock-up<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.panssarimuseo.fi/index-kuvat/Museonkesa2011-7.pdf | title=Panssarimuseon kesä 2011 | language=fi | trans-title=Armored Museum Summer 2011 | access-date=2011-06-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720185529/http://www.panssarimuseo.fi/index-kuvat/Museonkesa2011-7.pdf | archive-date=2011-07-20 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Patria 6x6]]
* [[Patria NEMO]]
* [[Patria AMOS]]

'''Comparable modern 8x8 systems:'''
* {{lwc|Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)|Boxer}}
* {{lwc|VBCI}}  
* {{lwc|Pandur II}} (amphibious)
* {{lwc|Piranha V}} 
* {{lwc|Iveco SuperAV}}
** {{lwc|Amphibious Combat Vehicle|ACV}}
* {{lwc|LAV 6}}
* {{lwc|Eitan AFV}}
* {{lwc|Terrex ICV}}
* {{lwc|CM-32 armoured vehicle|CM-32}}
* {{lwc|Type 08}} (amphibious)
* {{lwc|Type 96 armored personnel carrier|Type 96}}
* {{lwc|K808 White Tiger}} (amphibious)
* {{lwc|VPK-7829 Bumerang}} (amphibious)

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://patria.fi/en/products-and-services/armoured-wheeled-vehicles/patria-amv-armoured-modular-vehicle-product-family Patria AMV official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20151120054227/http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/mfc-amphibious-combat-vehicle-acv.html Official LM ACV page]

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