# Patria to deliver MUSCL passive radar to NATO country

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- Published: 2026-09-16
- Author: Daniel Trangeled
- Type: News · Section: Industry · Country: finland
- Language: en (original)
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- Primary source: https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2026/patria-to-deliver-muscl-passive-radar-system-to-european-nato-member-country
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> The Finnish defence company Patria has signed a contract to deliver its passive radar system MUSCL to an unnamed NATO country in Europe, including sensor stations, spare parts and training for rapid deployment. The system detects and tracks air targets by picking up existing signals in the surrounding environment without revealing the user's own position.

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*Patria MUSCL passive radar system · Patria*

**Finnish defence company Patria has signed a contract to supply its MUSCL passive radar system to an undisclosed European NATO member country. The contract covers several sensor stations to cover the customer's area of interest, along with spare parts, support and training services meant to enable rapid deployment.**

"Patria MUSCL delivers a unique combination of covert surveillance, operational flexibility and cost-effective performance," said Mikko Leino, Executive Vice President of Patria's Defence and Weapon Systems business area.

[Patria said](https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2026/patria-to-deliver-muscl-passive-radar-system-to-european-nato-member-country) demand for passive radar technology is growing across Europe as armed forces expand their air defence and counter-UAS capabilities. Such systems provide early warning without revealing the user's own position.

MUSCL is a transportable passive radar system that detects, tracks and reports aerial targets in real time by picking up existing transmissions in the surrounding electromagnetic environment. It supports air surveillance, early warning and counter-unmanned aircraft system missions.

## FAQ

**What does Patria's MUSCL passive radar system deliver to the undisclosed NATO country?**

Patria will supply several MUSCL sensor stations covering the customer's area of interest, plus spare parts, support and training services for rapid deployment. Executive Vice President Mikko Leino said MUSCL combines covert surveillance, operational flexibility and cost-effective performance for the undisclosed European NATO member country. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-16.

**How does the MUSCL passive radar system detect aerial targets?**

MUSCL is a transportable passive radar system that detects, tracks and reports aerial targets in real time by picking up existing transmissions in the surrounding electromagnetic environment. It supports air surveillance, early warning and counter-unmanned aircraft system missions without revealing the user's own position. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-16.

**When and where will Patria demonstrate MUSCL alongside its CATCHR system?**

Patria will demonstrate MUSCL together with its CATCHR electronic-support-measures system at the Electronic Warfare Live event in Estonia, held 15–17 September 2026. The demonstration will show real-time situational awareness over Estonia and southern Finland without transmitting any signals. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-16.

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