The other entry as a possible armoured personnel carrier replacement for the Finnish Defense Force's BTR-60 was Panssari-Valmet, which did not win the competition.

In 1995, the military vehicle production profit center of Oy Sisu Ab, Sisu Defence is changed into a separate subsidiary company Sisu Defence Oy, which continues the military vehicle production with Masi, Misu, Nasu, Pasi, Rasi and Raisu lorries.

In 1996, Sisu Defence was sold to Suomen Puolustusväline Oy, which is a state owned company.

Another type, which was ordered for tests was made by a tractor manufacturer Valmet (now Valtra).

In 1983, Sisu XA-180 was chosen as the armoured personnel carrier for the defence forces of Finland.

On 22 December 1983, first 41 Sisus were ordered for the defence forces itself and nine were reserved for the peace-keeping activities of the United Nations.

Ten out of the sixty vehicles have been taken part in the Lebanon peace-keeping operations and the others have been mainly stored or being used in the military training in Finland.

Some XA-180s are furnished to function as medical evacuation vehicles as well as NBC reconnaissance units (XA-185ST).

The fire engine equipment is installed to a normal APC version and does not require structural modifications to the vehicle.

[8] Patria Vehicles Oy Defence forces of Sweden, 104 units for €70,000,000 for the peace-keeping activities in 2002.

[10] XA-202 has more room in the rear part of the vehicle and is basically designed for command, control and communications purposes.

It has room for four other soldiers and it is equipped with for the possibility of 24-metres-long radio mast for directional antenna.