Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences
Sweden has authorised the procurement of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, adding a long-range precision-strike capability to its armed forces.
Patria completes Finland’s first locally assembled F135 engine before F-35A arrivals, laying foundation for domestic maintenance network
Finland’s first F-35A fighters are scheduled to arrive at the Lapland Air Wing in Rovaniemi in autumn 2026.
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters to help protect Finnish airspace as Helsinki and Stockholm strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters will support the surveillance and protection of Finland’s territorial integrity under a deeper operational partnership between the two NATO allies.
Saab receives SEK 1.2 billion RBS 70 NG order as Finland upgrades short-range air defence against evolving aerial threats
Saab has received an initial SEK 1.2 billion order from the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system.
Patria remotely controls AMV armoured vehicle in Finland from Tokyo over more than 7,800 kilometres using secure 5G connectivity
Patria remotely controlled an AMV armoured vehicle in Finland from an operating station in Tokyo, more than 7,800 kilometres away.
Finnish Defence Forces order locally made FPV drones from Insta under agreement worth up to €14 million for army-wide conscript training
The Finnish Defence Forces have signed a multi-year agreement with Insta for domestically produced FPV drones, with a total value of up to €14 million including options.
Norway orders 20 Patria 6×6 command vehicles with Kongsberg RS4 weapon stations and adds options for 40 more under CAVS programme
Norway has ordered 20 Patria 6x6 armoured command-and-control vehicles.
Patria and Ukraine’s General Cherry sign letter of intent on planned drone production in Finland for European defence customers
Patria plans to launch drone production in Finland through a proposed partnership with Ukrainian manufacturer General Cherry.
Savox expands Middle East defence role with vehicle communications programme spanning multiple military platforms and lifecycle support
The programme extends a customer relationship that has lasted for more than a decade and will proceed according to an […]
RMC strengthens Arctic shipbuilding capability with Finnish corvettes, U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers and modernised Rauma yard
Rauma Marine Constructions is expanding its Arctic government-vessel business while building four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy and two Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Patria and KNDS move German CAVS production forward, with local 6×6 assembly to expand as Bundeswehr deliveries ramp up in 2027
Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance have signed a framework agreement covering the assembly and final integration of Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carriers in Germany for the Bundeswehr.
Rauma Marine Constructions lays keel for final Pohjanmaa corvette, bringing Finland closer to a new ice-capable Baltic combat fleet
Rauma Marine Constructions laid the keel for Finland’s fourth and final Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette at its Rauma shipyard on 4 August.