Finnish Defence Forces will acquire 60 new armoured SISU 8x8 Military Trucks

May 8, 2009

Finnish Defence Forces will acquire 60 new armoured SISU 8x8 Military Trucks

Sisu Defence Oy will supply 60 armoured SISU E13TP 8x8 military trucks for the Armed Forces of Finland. Deliveries will commence later in 2009.

20 of the vehicles to be delivered are intended for the use of Finnish rapid deployment forces in their international operations. Due to demanding operation conditions, the vehicles in question will be protected against mines and ballistic threat.

The balance, 40 vehicles, is meant for the Army troops in Finland.

Minister of Defence Jyri Häkämies decided over purchase of the vehicles and related training and service, and spare parts supply, on 6.5.2009. Total value of the purchase is approximately € 26 Million.

Finnish Defence Forces has earlier announced a decision to acquire more than 80 new SISU military trucks for the coming Air Defence System and Air Surveillance System. Deliveries of these SISU vehicles are scheduled for 2010-2014.

Furthermore, Finnish Defence Forces has ordered 234 SISU A2045 4x4 military trucks, manufacturing of which shall begin in 2009. The order includes also an option of further 200 SISU vehicles of the same type.


Additional information:
Sales Director Joonas Uotila, Sisu Defence Oy, tel. +358 40 519 0595


Photo link
Pictures of SISU 8x8 military off-road trucks can be found here



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