Finland’s impact on NATO [VIDEO]
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, against the backdrop of its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, changed the security landscape in Europe and acted as a catalyst for Finland’s accession to NATO.
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First Patria AMV XP vehicle delivered to Slovakia
Speaking of Slovakia’s first Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) in front of media representatives, Slovak Defence Minister Martin Sklenár said: “This is a truly historic moment for our Armed Forces as these vehicles will give our forces a vital capability.“ As he reminded us, the Patria 8×8 AMV XP is among the most advanced vehicles
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Finland purchases Hawk Full Mission Simulator from Patria
The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria signed a procurement contract for the implementation of Hawk Full Mission Simulator (FMS).
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Ruska 23: the Finnish Air Force’s main military exercise
The exercise will train cadre and reservists mainly of Lapland and Satakunta Air Commands. The exercise will involve some 2,600 reservists. All Finnish Air Force units will participate in the exercise. In addition, aircraft and personnel from Finland’s partner countries and allies will participate in the exercise Ruska 23 will train the whole body
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Finnish Air Force: the status of F-35 programme
The F-35 system will affect the entire Finnish Defence Forces, so preparations will be made for its introduction into service and integration into the defence system also outside the Finnish Air Force.
Finland and Sweden trained together on the Baltic Sea [VIDEO]
With fighter jets and naval units, Sweden and Finland have exercised their joint capability of conducting anti-surface warfare against an adversary at sea.
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Kongsberg Maritime to supply Kamewa waterjets for Jurmo-class landing craft
Finnish boat builder Marine Alutech has selected Kongsberg Maritime’s Kamewa waterjets for 17 new landing craft it is building for the Finnish Navy.
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NATO RQ-4D surveillance drone conducts first mission over Finland
On September 13, 2023, a NATO surveillance drone concluded a flight over Finland, the Alliance’s newest member.
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Sweden and Finland exercise joint defence
Sweden and Finland are exercising the joint defence of both countries’ territories. The exercise is mainly conducted in the Stockholm archipelago.
Patria AMV XP 8×8 vehicles to be produced in Japan
Patria and Japan Steel Works Ltd. (JSW) signed on 31 August 2023 a license agreement on manufacturing for Patria AMV XP 8×8 vehicles in Japan.
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DALO Industry Days: Patria to highlight 6×6 vehicle and naval systems
Leading Finnish defence company Patria will participate in the Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) Industry Days.
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Saab starts production of Pohjanmaa-class frigates composite masts
On August 15, a composite cutting ceremony was held at Saab’s site in Karlskrona for the first of four masts for the Finnish Navy’s new ships.
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