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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Production

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 22 June 2026UIN 9462

The question

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.

Answered by Luke Pollard

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 on potential economic outcomes and UK production timelines at this time.

Spending decisions on future capabilities will be published as part of the Defence Investment Plan.

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