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DSEI 2025: Patria Debuts TRACKX Next-Generation Multirole Tracked Solution For Modern All-Terrain Warfare.
During DSEI UK 2025, Patria presented its newest innovation, the TRACKX, a lightweight multirole tracked vehicle designed to answer the mobility challenges of modern land operations. The unveiling marks the entry of a completely new design into a class that has seen little innovation for decades, offering European and allied armed forces a versatile platform capable of replacing long-serving workhorses such as the M113 and MT-LB. At the same event, the Finnish Army confirmed it had already ordered pre-series TRACKX vehicles, to be delivered in 2026, paving the way for mass production by 2027. For NATO and EU partners seeking improved mobility solutions in extreme conditions, TRACKX emerges as a timely and strategically relevant asset.
Patria’s TRACKX is not just another tracked vehicle, it represents a return to innovation in a class long neglected, offering a blend of survivability, operational flexibility, and affordability (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)
Patria developed TRACKX within the framework of the multinational FAMOUS program, working alongside industrial partners and European member states to meet new mobility requirements. Unlike heavier infantry fighting vehicles, TRACKX is conceived as a modern, adaptable tracked carrier, emphasizing operational versatility and affordability through its life cycle. In its armoured personnel carrier configuration, it accommodates a crew of two plus ten dismounts, offering flexibility for a range of missions. The vehicle measures just over seven meters in length, under three meters in width, and two meters in height, with a ground clearance of 55 centimeters and track width of 56 centimeters. At a maximum combat weight of 15.5 tonnes, it delivers low ground pressure of 32 KPa, ensuring reliable movement across swamps, snow, forests, and muddy terrain.
Its mobility package includes Soucy composite rubber tracks combined with independent hydropneumatic suspension for each road wheel, providing both agility and a smoother ride in complex terrains. The TRACKX is powered by a 269 kW engine, offering road speeds of up to 80 km/h and an operational range of 500 kilometers. Amphibious capability is integrated into the baseline design, enabling a swim speed of 4 km/h with minimal preparation, a feature particularly relevant for operations in northern Europe’s waterways and marshlands. The platform can overcome 60 percent gradients, traverse two-meter gaps, and maintain performance in temperatures from –46°C to +44°C, reflecting its suitability for Arctic and desert conditions alike.
Protection levels are based on STANAG 4569 standards, with Level 1 ballistic and mine protection in the baseline configuration and options for higher levels. Inside, the crew and dismounts benefit from blast-attenuating seats and an ergonomic layout designed for comfort and functionality. Weapon integration demonstrated at DSEI included a SIMA Innovation RM-750 ring mount fitted with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, supported by a 7.62 mm machine gun and a drone jammer on the rear deck, underscoring the platform’s adaptability to hybrid threat environments.
Compared to traditional tracked vehicles in its weight class, TRACKX offers a rare combination of lightweight design, superior tactical mobility, and modern digital interfaces. While vehicles such as the CV90 or ASCOD provide heavier firepower and protection, TRACKX fills a different niche, delivering a flexible, affordable solution with lower logistical demands. It is designed not to replace mainline infantry fighting vehicles, but to serve as a multipurpose tracked platform adaptable to personnel transport, command and control, medical evacuation, or engineering roles.
Strategically, TRACKX’s introduction comes at a pivotal moment for European defense. The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of terrain-adapted mobility, rapid deployment, and protection against modern threats such as drones and mines. By offering an affordable yet technologically advanced solution, Patria positions itself to play a key role in strengthening NATO’s collective mobility and resilience. For Finland, now a NATO member, fielding TRACKX represents both a capability enhancement and a demonstration of national defense industrial strength within the alliance.
Patria’s TRACKX is not just another tracked vehicle, it represents a return to innovation in a class long neglected, offering a blend of survivability, operational flexibility, and affordability. With its debut at DSEI 2025 and first orders already placed, the vehicle signals a renewed European focus on mobility solutions tailored for the hybrid and extreme environment challenges of modern warfare.
Written by Teoman S. Nicanci – Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group
Teoman S. Nicanci holds degrees in Political Science, Comparative and International Politics, and International Relations and Diplomacy from leading Belgian universities, with research focused on Russian strategic behavior, defense technology, and modern warfare. He is a defense analyst at Army Recognition, specializing in the global defense industry, military armament, and emerging defense technologies.