Patria and KOVO Armor sign a Memorandum of Understanding following Lithuania’s announced procurement of Patria 6x6 vehicles
Lithuania’s State Defence Council announced in May 2026 its intention to procure 936 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles. Following the announcement, Patria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lithuania-based defence company KOVO Armor, the first company of the planned long-term partner network for technology transfer in Lithuania. The MoU will initiate detailed discussions on industrial cooperation with Patria, including local production, technology transfer and labour skills development.Patria has held extensive discussions with various potential partners across development,