Norway has announced that it has ordered 20 Patria 6×6 armoured command and control vehicles equipped with the RS4 remote weapon system…
Deliveries of the Patria 6×6 armoured command and control vehicles are scheduled to begin in 2026.
The procurement package includes Kongsberg PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon systems and associated equipment.
Norway also holds options for an additional 40 command and control vehicles and RS4 systems, with the procurement being carried out under the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
The Patria 6×6 C2 (Command and Control) is a variant of the standard Patria 6×6 platform configured for command and control missions.
The Patria 6×6 C2 is configured to support unit-level command and control activities, communications with battlefield elements, and the command and coordination of forces from a protected platform.
The PROTECTOR RS4 can be equipped with 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns, as well as 40 mm automatic grenade launchers, while supporting the integration of anti-tank guided missiles and coaxial machine guns depending on the configuration.
The system provides unlimited 360-degree traverse and an elevation/depression range of approximately +60/-20 degrees, while providing fully stabilized weapon and sensor control…