Patria conducts infantry weapon firings at Lochteå Vattajanniemi in November

Defense and security company Patria will conduct infantry weapon firings at the Lochteå Vattajanniemi firing range from November 2 to November 6, 2026. The firings are scheduled to take place daily between 08:00 and 17:00.

The Lochteå Vattajanniemi firing range area will be closed from November 1 at 12:00 until November 6 at 17:00. The danger zone associated with the firings extends up to 12 kilometers in a specific sector.

The authorization to use the firing range has been granted by Metsähallitus (the Finnish Forest Research Institute). Such exercises are crucial for the development and testing of defense systems, ensuring their operational readiness.

Patria is an international provider of defense, security, and aviation solutions. The company serves defense and security forces, as well as civil aviation and space organizations, with products and services including armored vehicles, aircraft, and missile technology.