Swedish submarine receives heavy torpedoes in first-ever allied re-supply operation
A Swedish submarine recently docked at a rockface on the far side of the Baltic Sea, where Finnish Army logistics personnel were on hand to load torpedoes.
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CAVS expansion: Denmark signs final agreements and procures 129 Patria armoured vehicles
Denmark has formally completed its integration into the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
Patria reports strong growth in first half of 2025, expands operations and partnerships
Finnish defence company Patria has reported net sales of EUR 421.0 million for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 12.0% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
NATO deploys RQ-4D Phoenix uncrewed intelligence aircraft for first GIUK mission from Finland
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has conducted its first RQ-4D Phoenix mission into the Greenland-Iceland-United Kingdom (GIUK) gap from a forward base in Finland.
Savox and Insta announce partnership to develop integrated defence and security solutions
Finnish technology companies Savox Communications and Insta have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop and deliver advanced defence and security solutions.
Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway and UK to join NATO Forward Land Forces in Finland
Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom will participate in the development of NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland.
Patria to sell stake in Estonian defence company Milworks to Mootor Group
Finnish defence firm Patria has signed an agreement to divest its 60% shareholding in Milworks OU to Estonia’s Mootor Group.
NATO deploys RQ-4D Phoenix ISR uncrewed aircraft to Finland for first operational mission
NATO’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has, for the first time, operated its RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft from Finland.
Atlantic Trident 25: U.S., U.K., French and Finnish forces strengthen interoperability in Finland
U.S., U.K., French, and Finnish forces came together from 16–27 June 2025 for Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational tactical and operational exercise held across multiple locations in Finland.
Finland partners with ICEYE to boost national space-based surveillance
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has signed a Letter of Intent with ICEYE to acquire Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites and enhance Finland’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space.
Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet enters final assembly stage at Fort Worth
The Finnish Air Force has released the first official images of its inaugural Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft, which is currently in the final stages of assembly in Fort Worth, Texas.
Finnish company Patria completes test firings of new ARVE self-propelled artillery system
Finnish defence company Patria has successfully conducted test firings of its new ARVE mobile artillery system, known officially as the 155 SPG (Self-Propelled Gun).