Excalibur Armya company of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has signed a record-breaking export contract to supply Patriot armored vehicles to a hitherto undisclosed Asian country.
The agreement includes the sale of more than 100 units in various operational configurations. According to the company, the total value of the contract exceeds US$ 300 million, with an implementation schedule estimated to last three years, during which all vehicles will be handed over to customers.
Complete military variant package
Supplies are not limited to troop transport. This package includes:
- Mortar brother-in-law
- Command and staff vehicles
- Armored personnel transport vehicle
- Wheeled infantry fighting vehicle
- Armored medical evacuation special variant
This diversity of configurations represents a comprehensive modernization effort of the customer’s ground capabilities, spanning indirect fire support to command, control and evacuation functions in hostile environments.
Patriot armored vehicle: evolution and capabilities
Developed on a chassis Tatra Forcethe Patriot armored vehicle was first introduced in 2017. In 2019, the Patriot II was launched with improved armor protection, an extended vehicle body, as well as a more powerful engine (Cummins or Tatra).
Main technical characteristics:
- Capacity: up to 7 personnel
- Gross weight: up to 17.5 tons
- Maximum speed: approx. 110 km/h on the highway
- Protection: STANAG 4569 Level 2 to 4, providing resistance to splinters, ammunition and mine explosions
These specifications position the Patriot as a modular platform suitable for modern military operations that demand mobility, protection and flexibility.
Strategic relevance
For Excalibur Army and CSG, this contract strengthens their presence in the international market and establishes Patriot as a competitive product in the medium armored vehicle segment. For customers, this acquisition represents a significant leap in ground force capabilities via NATO standard vehicles.
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Sources and pictures: CSG | Militarnyi. This content is created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
