Tag: Finland
Israel gets US nod for sale of David’s Sling missile system...
The Israeli defense ministry said on Wednesday it obtained the US government's approval for the sale of its David’s Sling air defense...
US, European navies begin BALTOPS maneuver rehearsals
The annual maritime-led joint Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 23) exercise, which will involve 19 NATO allies and Sweden as a partner country, more than 6,000 sailors, airmen, and marines, 60 aircraft, and 50 ships, is slowly gearing up for the official kick-off on June 4.
Finnish Air Force Hawk jet crashes, pilots eject
A Finnish Air Force Hawk jet training aircraft crashed south of Keuruu, Finland, in the afternoon hours of May 15.
Finland buying Israeli David’s Sling air defense system in 316M Euro...
Finland's Ministry of Defense has notified the Israeli Ministry of Defense of their intent to purchase the David's Sling advanced air defense...
Finland officially joins NATO on alliance’s 74th anniversary
Finland became NATO’s newest member on Tuesday, April 4, upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the...
Finland, Sweden partner on joint rifle procurement project
Sweden and Finland have signed a framework agreement for the joint procurement of a range of assault rifles and firearms from Finnish...
Finland, Spain sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
Spain and Finland announced on Thursday they will be sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
During a visit to...
Finland orders more locally-made Sisu GTP armored vehicles
The Finish defense ministry has approved the purchase of additional Sisu GTP 4x4 multipurpose armored vehicles for the armed forces.
Finland completes XA-180 armored personnel vehicle upgrade
The Finnish Army completed the mid-life upgrade upgrade program for its fleet of XA-180 armored personnel vehicles as it received the final...
Finland cleared to buy $535M worth of GMLRS rockets
The US State Department has approved Finland's request for the purchase of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and related equipment for...
