FMV states on its website that they have received the first vehicles of the GTP type from the supplier Sisu Oy. The vehicles include a troop transport variant, APC, with space for a total of ten people, and a double-cab variant with a flatbed and canopy with space for a total of five people.
– The vehicles we have now received are fundamentally a ballistically protected four-wheel drive vehicle with a total weight of 16.5 tons. They have a common base chassis where modules can be exchanged to create new variants. The vehicle concept with different modules is reminiscent of the vehicle concept previously known as SEP, splitterskyddad enhetsplattform, says Henrik Sundberg, project manager at FMV in the press release.
In Sweden, the vehicles will be designated TGB24 and FMV will begin delivering them to the Armed Forces in the fall.
– Currently, some verification of the vehicles is underway, and in November FMV will conduct user training and technician training for the Armed Forces personnel, with a focus on command support systems, says Henrik Sundberg.
Joint Framework Agreement
FMV states that the vehicles have been procured together with Finland under a joint framework agreement, which is based on a shared security of supply, and the ability to use, manufacture, and operate the vehicles together.
– With this agreement, we have created the opportunity to reduce development costs and unit prices by making joint orders, says Micael Ågren Berner, head of the wheeled vehicles department at FMV.
– This is a good example of effective cooperation with fast processes and rapid deliveries within the framework of the Swedish-Finnish defense cooperation FISE. The dialogue between FMV, the Armed Forces, and Sisu Oy has been conducted without friction, which has been a prerequisite for completing this order and delivery in such a short time, says Micael Ågren Berner.
In total, Sweden and Finland have ordered over 260 vehicles, including variants such as single-cab, air defense, command, medical, and reconnaissance vehicles, which will also be delivered to the Armed Forces.