U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II makes historic first on highway in Finland
Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft executed a historic, austere landing on a pre-designated highway in Finland during exercise BAANA 2024.
Finnish fighter jets land on Bornholm for training exercise
Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets have landed on the Danish island of Bornholm as part of a training exercise with the Royal Danish Air Force.
Patria expands cyber capabilities with acquisition from WithSecure, opens new office in Oulu
Patria acquires an open source data collection product and business related to its cyber business area from WithSecure.
Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly using 2S1 Gvozdika artillery systems from Finland
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are reportedly operating 2S1 Gvozdika 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems donated by Finland.
Finnish Air Force conducted joint fires training event with U.S. and Norwegian F-35s
The Finnish Air Force organized a Joint Fires training event that focused on enhancing the interoperability of Allied F-35 fighter jets with Finnish Army and Navy weapon systems.
Finland to increase precision of artillery fire with M1156A1 kits
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Finland, involving Northrop Grumman's M1156A1 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK) and related equipment.
DALO Industry Days 2024: Patria showcases advanced defence solutions
Finnish defence company Patria is set to participate in Denmark's largest defence industry exhibition, DALO Industry Days.
Sweden: Sisu delivers first batch of new armoured vehicles to FMV
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has taken delivery of the first batch of GTP-type armoured vehicles from Finnish supplier Sisu Oy.
Bittium-led consortium to enhance cyber situational awareness for F-35 programme
Consortium led by Bittium and Lockheed Martin signed a framework agreement on the development of tactical networks’ cyber situational awareness.
Estonia to enhance tactical communications with Bittium’s next-generation technology
Bittium supplies the Estonian Defence Forces with more products enabling next-generation tactical communications.
Patria, Finland and Latvia sign Life Cycle Management contract within CAVS programme
Patria has signed a Life Cycle Management (LCM) contract with Finland and Latvia for the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, based on Patria 6x6 vehicle.
Finnish Air Force: successful NATO deployment to Romania ends
The Finnish Air Force's first major NATO deployment to Romania succeeded as planned and achieved its objectives. F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets returned to Finland on 29 July 2024.