Finnish Air Force pilot completes first F-35A flight in U.S. as training advances toward operational capability rollout
The Finnish Air Force announced that a Finnish pilot has conducted the first flight of a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II at Ebbing Air Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Finnish Defence Forces launch AI Centre of Excellence with Digia as partner supporting data and AI implementation
The Finnish Defence Forces have launched a new Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence to enhance operational capability through the use of data and advanced technologies.
Patria begins F-35 forward fuselage section production in Finland, expanding industrial role in global fighter program
Patria has begun assembling forward fuselage sections for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft at its Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland.
Finland signs deal to procure 112 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Kore
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has signed a government-to-government agreement with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency for the procurement of additional K9 self-propelled howitzers.
Sensofusion acquires Atol Aviation to expand airborne counter-drone capabilities and launch Sensofusion Aviation division
Sensofusion has acquired Atol Aviation, expanding its capabilities in airborne counter-drone operations.
Finnish Air Force prepares for arrival of first F-35 Lightning II fighters as integration and training progress
Finnish Air Force is preparing to receive its first F-35A multirole fighters this autumn, marking a key milestone in the country’s transition to a new combat aircraft capability.
Patria and Latvia sign life-cycle support agreement to ensure readiness of CAVS 6×6 armoured vehicle fleet
Finnish defence company Patria and Latvia have signed a Life Cycle Support (LCS) agreement covering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6x6 fleet operated by the Latvian National Armed Forces.
NATO AWACS conducts first air surveillance mission in Finnish airspace after Finland’s accession
A NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft has conducted its first mission in Finnish airspace, marking a milestone in Allied air operations.
Ukraine and Finland near agreement on mutual defence quality assurance to strengthen industry cooperation and NATO alignment
Ukraine and Finland near agreement on mutual defence quality assurance to strengthen industry cooperation and NATO alignment
Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence trucks successfully complete Arctic winter trials in Finnish extreme conditions
Daimler Truck has completed intensive winter testing of its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles under extreme climatic conditions in the Finnish Arctic Circle.
Lockheed Martin and Insta sign cooperation agreement to expand defence innovation and transatlantic industrial ties
Lockheed Martin and the Finnish company Insta have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen defence innovation and strengthen industrial resilience and capacity.
Lockheed Martin delivers second Finnish F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Ebbing Air Base for pilot training program
The Finnish Air Force announced that the second Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft built for Finland has been formally accepted from the manufacturer and transferred to Ebbing Air Base in Fort Smith.