Finnish Defence Forces order more tactical radios from Bittium
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for tactical Bittium Tough SDR handheld and vehicular radios.
Nordic countries: a common vision for the development of defence cooperation
On 30 April, the defence ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden signed a document setting out their overall common vision for the development of Nordic defence cooperation up to 2030.
Finland acquires F-35 fighter avionics and maintenance services from Insta
Insta and the Finnish Defence Forces have agreed on the three-year acquisition package related to Finland's F-35 fighter program.
Finnish Defence Forces to participate in EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides
The Finnish Defence Forces will deploy staff officers to the European Union’s Naval Force EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides established in February 2024.
Finnish Air Force to participate in NATO’s Air Shielding mission in Romania
The Finnish Air Force will deploy a detachment of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Romania in summer 2024 as part of Finland’s contribution to NATO’s peacetime missions.
Finland and Sweden to jointly purchase military optronic equipment
The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have embarked on a joint venture for the procurement of military optronics.
Finland: Arrow 24 will strengthen the Alliance’s mechanized troops’ know-how
The Armoured Brigade of the Finnish land forces will lead the Finnish Army mechanized exercise Arrow 24 at the Pohjankangas Firing Range and Training Area in Niinisalo from 26 April to 14 May.
Finland: keel of the first Pohjanmaa-class corvette was laid
The building of the first multi-purpose corvette included in the Squadron 2020 project has advanced to the keel laying phase.
Finland: army combined fires stand for a capable entity
The Finnish Army combined fires are an entity formed by combined-arms interoperable operating to which also joint fires of the Air Force, of the Navy, and of the Allies are integrated.
Finnish Ministry of Defence decided on a partnership agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd
The Finnish Minister of Defence, Mr. Antti Häkkänen has authorized the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a partnership agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd, a subsidiary of Bittium Corporation.
Finland and Sweden continue integration training with NATO partners
The air forces of Finland and Sweden have conducted flying maneouvres over the Baltic Sea and in the Baltic States' airsapace.
Finland to provide Ukraine with another tranche of defence materiel support
The President of Finland, upon the government's request, has approved new package of defence materiel support for Ukraine.