Lockheed Martin completes assembly of Finland’s first F-35A fighter jet at Fort Worth facility
Lockheed Martin has announced the completion of assembly of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at its Fort Worth plant in Texas.
U.S. Marines train with Finland’s Nyland Brigade to strengthen maritime defence in Baltic region
A detachment from the United States Marine Corps has arrived in Finland to train with the Finnish Navy's Nyland Brigade until the end of December.
Finland: Patria completes F-35 engine facility in Nokia, marking milestone in defence cooperation
The new assembly and maintenance facility for F-35 fighter jet engines in Linnavuori, Nokia, Finland, has been completed on schedule and officially handed over to Patria.
NATO opens Multi-Corps Land Component Command – North in Finland to enhance northern flank defence
The new command will oversee land operations on NATO’s northern flank and marks a major step in the implementation of the Alliance’s north-west regional defence plan.
SNC receives first Finnish MVX aircraft for integration of RAPCON-X surveillance systems
SNC receives first Finnish MVX aircraft for integration of RAPCON-X surveillance systems
Finland advances F-35 infrastructure works at Rissala Air Base, first fighters to arrive in 2028
Construction and modification works to prepare the Karelia Air Command for the F-35 multirole fighter are progressing on schedule, with completion expected by 2028.
Bollinger and Rauma to build six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters under White House plan
Bollinger Shipyards has been selected by the White House to design and construct six Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) for the U.S. Coast Guard.
U.S. and Finland agree to jointly build 11 icebreakers as Trump authorises Arctic security cutters
President Donald Trump has announced a landmark agreement with Finnish President Alexander Stubb to jointly build 11 new icebreakers to strengthen U.S. operations in the Arctic.
Multinational programme office for CAVS armoured vehicle project opened in Tampere, Finland
The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme has entered a new phase with the establishment of its multinational programme management office within the Defence Forces Logistics Command Headquarters.
Protective Fence 25 enhances allied air readiness with dispersed operations across Finland and Sweden
From 22 to 26 September 2025, the Finnish Air Force is conducting Exercise Protective Fence 25, involving approximately 50 aircraft and 1,200 personnel operating from locations across Finland and Sweden.
Finnish Air Force begins F-35 maintenance training in United States as rollout nears
The first group of Finnish Air Force personnel has begun its initial training on the F-35 multi-role fighter at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
United States approves potential $1 billion AMRAAM air-to-air missile sale to Finland
The United States has approved a possible sale of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM to Finland, with an estimated value of up to $1.07 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced.