Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a significant contract with Finnish defense firm Patria to deliver PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) for the German and Swedish Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 programs. The agreement, valued at approximately EUR 140 million, covers the supply of several hundred of the company’s advanced RS4 model stations, with options for substantial additional orders extending beyond 2026.
The deal marks a major standardization milestone for the multinational CAVS initiative, establishing the PROTECTOR RS4 as the baseline weapon station configuration for the participating nations’ fleets. The RS4 represents the latest evolution of Kongsberg’s combat-proven technology, building upon the Nordic configuration already adopted by multiple European countries.
“We are pleased to extend our cooperation with the Swedish and German armed forces,” said Kjetil Reiten Myhra, Executive Vice President at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. “Combined with growing interest from participating and prospective CAVS nations, this agreement confirms KONGSBERG’s standing as a leading supplier of remote weapon stations.”
The PROTECTOR RS4 brings enhanced capabilities to the 6×6 armored vehicles operated by Germany and Sweden. The modernized system incorporates advanced integrated sensors that provide crews with superior situational awareness and targeting accuracy without exposing personnel to outside threats. Its multi-weapon flexibility allows adaptation to various mission requirements, from peacekeeping operations to high-intensity conflicts.
A key feature of the RS4 configuration is its future-proof design, including the capability to integrate Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System functionalities. This upgrade path addresses the growing threat of aerial drones on modern battlefields, giving the German and Swedish forces defensive options against small unmanned aircraft systems encountered during operations.
The CAVS program represents a collaborative effort to develop and procure common armored vehicle systems among European partners. By selecting the RS4 as their standard configuration, Germany and Sweden ensure interoperability between their forces while simplifying logistics, training, and sustainment across national boundaries.
For Kongsberg, this contract reinforces its position as a premier supplier of remotely operated weapon systems to NATO and European allies. The PROTECTOR family of weapons stations has accumulated millions of operational hours across global combat theaters, providing the reliability and performance basis for this latest European partnership.
