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Finnish Kesla receives order worth 17 million euros
The Finnish company Kesla Oyj states that it has received a significant defence order worth 17 million euros from a NATO country for its Kerberos system, which is expected to be delivered between 2026 and 2027 and includes maintenance and training.
Kesla Oyj has received an order worth approximately 17 million euros from a NATO member state. The order concerns the Kerberos multipurpose concept, but details such as the purchasing country, number of units, and intended use are being kept confidential at the customer's request.
– Defence industry projects have long time horizons and the processes take time. The projects require long-term development and close cooperation between authorities and industry partners. Finnish defence expertise and technology, proven under demanding field conditions, generates great interest and strong confidence worldwide, says Pasi Nieminen, CEO of Kesla Oyj, in a press release.
Deliveries are expected to begin in early summer 2026 and continue through to spring 2027. Approximately 7 million euros of the order value is expected to be recognised in 2026. The deal also includes maintenance, spare parts, and training.
The Kerberos system has been developed for military engineering operations in both urban environments and open terrain. Combined with a tractor, the system can be used for logistics and mobility in difficult terrain, as well as for tasks such as minelaying.
FAQ
- Vad innebär Keslas multipurpose-koncept Kerberos?
- Keslas multipurpose-koncept Kerberos är utvecklat för militära ingenjörsinsatser i både stadsmiljö och terräng. Det kan användas för logistik och framkomlighet i svår terräng samt minläggning. Systemet är beprövat under krävande fältförhållanden. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-03-24.
- När börjar leveranserna av Keslas order till Natolandet?
- Leveranserna av Keslas order till Natolandet börjar i början av sommaren 2026. De förväntas pågå till våren 2027. Omkring 7 miljoner euro av ordervärdet beräknas bokföras under 2026. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-03-24.
- Vilka komponenter ingår i Keslas försvarsaffär värd 17 miljoner euro?
- Keslas försvarsaffär värd 17 miljoner euro omfattar underhåll, reservdelar och utbildning. Ordern gäller multipurpose-konceptet Kerberos, men detaljer om köparland och antal enheter hålls hemliga. Affären visar på starkt förtroende för finsk försvarsteknik. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-03-24.