Finland authorises procurement of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles for future F-35A fighter fleet
Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles from the United States.
Finland’s first F-35A fighter makes maiden flight at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas
The first F-35A for the Finnish Air Force made its maiden flight on 8 December from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas.
Patria and Valmet Automotive agree technology transfer and first vehicle production partnership
Patria Land Oy and Valmet Automotive have agreed to collaborate on technology transfer for the manufacturing of armoured vehicles and on producing the first units under the new arrangement.
Sweden orders 94 additional Patria 6×6 vehicles through the multinational CAVS programme
The Swedish Armed Forces has instructed the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to procure 94 more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles, designated Pansarterrängbil 300 in Sweden.
Sisu Auto updates major military vehicle agreements as order book reaches an all-time high
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command and Sisu Auto signed a long-term FISE framework agreement in January 2024 that covered deliveries of armoured military vehicles.
NATO partners conduct Northern Strike 25-2 to assess joint rocket artillery capability in Finland
Finland began the Northern Strike 25-2 artillery exercise at the Rovajärvi training area in Lapland on 17 November 2025.
U.S. Marines to join Finland’s Freezing Winds 25 to strengthen Baltic air and maritime defence
United States Marines and Sailors serving with Marine Rotational Force – Europe will take part in Finland’s annual maritime exercise Freezing Winds 25 across the Baltic Sea region.
Finland: VTT and Millog sign agreement to boost defence innovation and strengthen national capabilities
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Millog Oy have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting innovation in the defence sector.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers train with Finland and Sweden in NATO-led exercises across Europe and Nordic region
U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers have begun a new round of training in Europe, involving Sweden and Finland as part of wider coordination efforts with NATO allies.
Nordic defence ministers agree to build joint air operations capability across the region
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen hosted a meeting of Nordic defence ministers in Helsinki on 12 November 2025.
Finland leads major NATO air defence drill as ADEX Mallet Strike 2/25 begins in Lohtaja
The international air defence exercise ADEX Mallet Strike 2/25 is taking place from 11 to 20 November 2025 at the Lohtaja Firing Range and Training Area in Finland.
Patria and Finnish Defence Forces renew strategic partnership to ensure long-term readiness
Finnish defence company Patria and the Finnish Defence Forces have renewed their strategic partnership agreement, reinforcing their long-standing cooperation.