Finnish Army outlines decade-long reform plan to modernise land defence and enhance readiness
The Finnish Army has announced a major reform programme to be implemented between 2025 and 2035, aimed at modernising the country’s entire land defence.
Rauma Marine Constructions begins building third Pohjanmaa-class corvette for Finnish Navy
On 26 August, Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) marked the start of production for the third multi-purpose corvette with a traditional steel cutting ceremony.
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French Rafale fighter demonstrates simulated kill on U.S. F-35A during NATO exercise in Finland [VIDEO]
A Rafale fighter jet of the French Air and Space Force has been shown locking on to a US F-35A Lightning II and “scoring a kill” during NATO’s multinational Exercise Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland.
Finnish Navy introduces Gabriel Mk 5 anti-ship missiles from Israel Aerospace Industries into operational use
The missile is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and in Finnish Navy service is designated as the surface-to-surface missile system SSM 2020.
Finland approves €189 million procurement of TNT explosives from Forcit to secure domestic supply
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a procurement contract for TNT high explosives.
Finland to test laser-guided 155mm artillery shells with trials planned for late 2026
On 5 August, the Finnish Army announced plans to test 155mm semi-active laser-guided artillery shells as part of a recently launched market analysis by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command.
Finland and Sweden place joint €15 million order with KNL for advanced CNHF manpack radios
The Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration have jointly ordered KNL’s Cognitive Networked HF (CNHF) Manpack radios in a deal worth approximately €15 million.
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.
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.