Latvia Starts Production of Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine

Latvia has started producing Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers for Ukraine, with the first batch already being assembled, the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia reported on February 4.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Latvia Anatolii Kutsevol visited the Valmiera facility on February 3 to inspect the production process. This initiative is part of Latvia’s broader military assistance to Ukraine, which also includes training, drone supplies, and other equipment transfers.

During a meeting with Romanovs, the Ukrainian Ambassador reviewed the production of the first batch of six-wheeled Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers, which are set to be delivered to Ukraine to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities.

The Patria 6×6 is a modern multipurpose armored personnel carrier developed by the Finnish company Patria. With a top speed of 100 km/h and an operational range of 700 km, the Patria 6×6 is a versatile armored vehicle capable of performing various roles, including troop transport and reconnaissance.

Equipped with a powerful engine and independent suspension for each wheel, the vehicle is designed to navigate rough terrain, cross water obstacles, and travel at high speeds on highways.

As part of the visit, Kutsevol met with Valmiera Mayor Jānis Baiks, MP and Head of the Cooperation Promotion Group with the Verkhovna Rada  of Ukraine Jānis Skrastiņš as well as Uģis Romanovs, Managing Director of Patria Latvia. He also visited the local theater and the rehabilitation center at Vidzeme Hospital.

On January 20, Latvia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs announced proposed amendments to the national security law, aiming to prohibit Belarusian and Russian citizens from holding leadership positions in the management of critical infrastructure. These changes would apply to structures vital to Latvia and the broader European community.