Patria has placed a substantial order for hundreds of armored vehicles with Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland, which will lead to the recall of furloughed auto plant workers for training.

The defense industry is booming, and Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland, is now benefiting from it by manufacturing armored vehicles after traditional car production became unprofitable.

Valmet Automotive and Jeti Industries are collaborating to establish electric bus production facilities in Finland.