Germany and Sweden order KONGSBERG Remote Weapon Stations for CAVS 6x6 Programme

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with Patria for the delivery of PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to support the German and Swedish Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) 6x6 programmes.

The total volume in this procurement amounts to several hundred PROTECTOR RS4 stations. The contract has a value of about EUR 140 million and includes the potential for substantial follow-on orders throughout 2026 and the years to come.

“This contract positions the RS4 as the standard weapon station configuration across the multinational CAVS fleet. We are pleased to extend our cooperation with the Swedish and German armed forces. Combined with growing interest from participating and prospective CAVS nations, this agreement confirms KONGSBERG’s standing as a leading supplier of remote weapon stations,” said Kjetil Reiten Myhra, executive vice president at Kongsberg & Defence & Aerospace.

The PROTECTOR RS4 delivered under this contract is a modernised version of the Nordic configuration already selected by several European forces. It features advanced integrated sensors, multi-weapon capability, and the possibility to upgrade with Counter-UAS functionalities to battle aerial drones.

About KONGSBERG Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSE ticker: KOG) is an international knowledge-based group delivering high-tech systems and solutions to customers across a wide range of markets including defence, security, maritime, energy, aerospace, climate, and subsea technology. KONGSBERG has more than 15,000 employees in 40 countries and recorded total revenues of NOK 58.6 billion in 2025.