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2016-12-04

Patria – high-tech expertise in defence, security and aviation technology

At IDEX 2017 in February Patria will launch Nemo Container

Patria is a trusted provider of defence, security and aviation life-cycle support services and technology solutions. Patria’s most significant export products include the armoured modular vehicle, Patria AMV and Patria Nemo mortar system, which have both been selected by international customers, including a prominent Middle East country. At IDEX 2017 in February Patria will launch Nemo Container, the world’s first 120mm mortar system integrated with a container.

Patria is an internationally operating defence, security, and aviation group providing customers with competitive solutions based on strong expertise and collaboration with trusted partners. Patria’s strength is based on its excellent products complying with NATO standards.

Patria AMV and Patria Nemo – at the core of modern defence

Patria AMV, the market leader among 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicles, is Patria’s key export product. Patria AMV is currently contracted by seven customer countries, among others by the Finnish, Polish and Swedish Defence Forces, and it has been fielded in ISAF operations since the year 2007. AMV products are under continuous development and are fitted with the latest technology. Patria AMV’s structural solutions enable high payload capacity, high level of protection and integration of heavy weapon systems.

Patria also produces advanced mortar systems. The core product is Patria Nemo, a 120 mm remote controlled mortar turret, providing indirect and direct fire as well as MRSI (Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact) and direct lay capabilities. As a modern and compact system, Patria Nemo can easily be mounted onto various armoured vehicles, both wheeled (6x6, 8x8) as well as tracked ones. Due to its low weight, Patria Nemo is also adaptable to lightweight, high-speed vessels and can be effectively used for harbour patrolling and protection, coastal guarding and infantry landing operations.

Patria Nemo can also be equipped with the Fire Control System - Command Post (FCS-CP) solution, which is designed to support and coordinate indirect fire for one or several Patria Nemo Mortar Units enabling the Units to be operated as a group.

Patria Nemo gunner-commander training simulator provides a realistic, virtual training environment for all kinds of fire missions that can be performed with Patria Nemo mortar system.

Introducing Patria Nemo Container at IDEX 2017

To be introduced to the public for the first time in February 2017, the Nemo Container will be the first container solution to mount a large-calibre weapon. While smaller-calibre, container-mounted weapons have been available, no Nemo-like mortar system, capable of both direct and indirect fire, has been on the market until now.

The development of a new type of weapon system was possible thanks to deep knowledge and long-term experience of mortar systems at Patria. This container-mounted 120mm Nemo mortar system is also an excellent example of how Patria’s product development meets customer needs. During the development process, Patria’s experts were in touch with the Middle East Navy to ensure that the finished product took maximum account of customer needs.

The key benefit of the Patria Nemo Container is its easy mobility, which is unique to mortar systems of this calibre. It is capable of flexible transfer from one location to another using suitable equipment.
The Nemo Container is delivered with everything that a mortar unit needs: protection for the crew, the weapon and space for ammunition.

System integration know-how

Today’s defence systems are large entities that are comprised of several subsystems. Patria’s solid system integration know-how ensures that the entire system functions faultlessly. Areas of special expertise are intelligence, surveillance and command and control systems, as well as their integration, software and life-cycle support. Patria’s system integration know-how has been developed for decades to meet the needs of the increasingly complex systems used by customers.

Data transfer and its reliability form an important part of defence systems. Patria has solid expertise in secure wireless data transfer solutions. The operating environment of modern defence systems is no longer limited to land, sea and air – cyber threats must also be taken into account. This serves to enhance the importance of information system and network protection. Patria has actively strengthened its expertise and service and product range in these areas.

A firm footing in aviation

With a firm footing in aviation, Patria is one of the leading European providers of aviation life-cycle support services. Current operations focus on the life-cycle support of F-18 Hornet jet fighters, Hawk training jets, and NH90 transport helicopters.

In military pilot training, Patria has reached excellent results in the elementary pilot training under contract for the Finnish Air Force (phase I - II training for conscripts, cadets and flight instructors).

Patria also operates in the civilian sector specializing in professional pilot training. Patria Pilot training offers airlines a competence based MPL (Multi-crew Pilot Licence) training programme teaching pilots comprehensive skills to operate Airbus fleet even under the most demanding weather conditions, safely and with the best efficiency. Patria Pilot Training is a leading Flight Training Organisation (FTO) in Northern Europe.

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