Finland and Sweden have signed an agreement to procure Patria’s newly developed TRACKX tracked all-terrain armored personnel carriers.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027, followed by field trials, with some testing expected to be conducted jointly by the two countries. Sweden will procure five pre-series vehicles, while the number being acquired by Finland has not been disclosed.
The countries also signed a letter of intent covering potential future serial production. Patria plans to begin serial production of TRACKX in 2027–2028.
“The transition from development to procurement is an important milestone for Patria TRACKX,” Executive Vice President of Patria’s Protected Mobility business area Jussi Järvinen said.
“It allows Finland and Sweden to begin comprehensive field testing of the vehicle while strengthening cooperation on a common tracked mobility capability.
We see strong potential for broader multinational cooperation around a common tracked vehicle platform. We are strengthening our production and delivery capabilities with the aim of commencing Patria TRACKX deliveries to other customer nations in 2027.”
Patria TRACKX
Developed under the multinational FAMOUS program co-funded by the European Defence Fund, Patria’s TRACKX combines the mobility of wheeled vehicles with the off-road capabilities of tracked platforms. Latvia and Norway signed a statement of intent in July 2026 to acquire the vehicle.
Designed for demanding environments ranging from deep snow and marshes to desert terrain, TRACKX provides ballistic and mine protection and amphibious capability.
The 7-meter (23-foot), 15-ton vehicle can carry up to 12 personnel and is powered by a 360-horsepower Caterpillar 7.1-liter diesel engine. It has a top speed of 80 kilometers (50 miles) per hour, a range of 500 kilometers (311 miles), and can travel through water at 4 kilometers (2 miles) per hour.
TRACKX features wide rubber tracks, adjustable hydropneumatic suspension, and a low center of gravity for improved stability and maneuverability. It can be fitted with a 12.7-millimeter machine gun and is designed for enhanced crew protection and situational awareness.
Patria is positioning the vehicle as a potential replacement for aging tracked platforms such as the M113 and MT-LB.