The Finnish Navy increases presence and surveillance in the Baltic Sea
The Finnish Navy participates in the Baltic Sentry mission with both nationally led and NATO-led vessels.
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Patria and Solita to deliver border security information system for Finnish Border Guard
Patria, in partnership with Solita, has been awarded the contract to deliver a new operational border security information system for the Finnish Border Guard.
Finnish Defence Forces procure advanced night vision goggles from Senop
The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) have placed a EUR 19.9 million order with Finnish defence company Senop for advanced night vision goggles.
Saab to open new production facility in Tampere for Sirius Compact sensors
Saab has announced the opening of a new production facility in Tampere, Finland, to meet the growing demand for its Sirius Compact passive electronic warfare (EW) sensors.
VR FleetCare secures major contract for heavy transport wagons for Norwegian and Swedish defence forces
VR FleetCare has secured a significant contract with Bane NOR, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Administration, and the Swedish Defence Forces for the design and production of heavy transport wagons.
Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighters to patrol Icelandic skies for NATO in February 2025
For the first time, Finland’s F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will surveil and protect Icelandic airspace as part of NATO operations.
Finnish and Swedish Navies collaborate in Gulf of Finland cable investigation
The Finnish Navy is actively assisting the police in investigating recent damage to undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland.
Finland assumes leadership of Nordic Defence Cooperation in 2025
Finland has officially taken over the chairmanship of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) for the year 2025, succeeding Denmark in the organisation’s rotating leadership structure.
U.S. Army demonstrates M270A2 rocket system in Finland during Dynamic Front Exercise [VIDEO]
The U.S. Army showcased the upgraded M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) during the Dynamic Front 25 exercise at the Ravajarvi Training Area near Rovaniemi, Finland.
Finland joins NATO’s Host Nation Augmentation Services Project Group
Finland has officially joined NATO’s Operational Logistics Support Partnership (OLSP) Host Nation Augmentation Services (HNAS) Project Group.
Finland allocates EUR 1.9 billion for F-35A fighters in 2025 defence budget
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has unveiled its planned military expenditure for 2025, amounting to EUR 6.5 billion. This represents an increase of EUR 536 million) compared to the 2024 defence budget.
Combitech partners with Patria to provide advanced electronic intelligence software
Swedish technology company Combitech, a subsidiary of Saab, has entered into a significant agreement with Patria, a leading Finnish defence and security company.