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Jul- 2025 -5 JulyEurope
Finnish President Signs off on Anti-Mine Treaty Withdrawal
Finland's President Alexander Stubb on Friday approved the country's withdrawal from a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, citing a "deteriorated security situation" and a longer-term threat from Russia.
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneEurope
Patria Completes Live-Fire Tests of New ARVE Mobile Artillery
Patria has completed live-fire testing of its new ARtillery on Vehicle (ARVE) mobile artillery system, dubbed the 155 Self-Propelled Gun (SPG).
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25 JuneEurope
Netherlands Selects ICEYE to Supply ISR Systems for Space-Based Defense
The Netherlands has contracted Finnish satellite manufacturer ICEYE to supply a full suite of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems to boost sovereign space-based defense.
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10 JuneBusiness
Six European Countries Sign Deal for CV90 Purchase
A group of six European countries has signed a statement of intent to explore a joint procurement of CV90 armored infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).
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4 JuneEurope
Finland Uncovers Iranian Spy Operations
Finland has become the target of espionage operations by Iran, according to the Finnish Security Intelligence Service.
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May- 2025 -27 MayEurope
Rauma Launches First Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa Warship
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has launched the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette in Satakunta.
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24 MayAir
Finland Says Suspects Two Russian Military Aircraft Violated Airspace
Two Russian military aircrafts are suspected of having violated Finnish airspace on Friday, Finland's defense ministry said in a statement.
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23 MayEurope
Finland Says ‘Closely’ Monitoring Russian Military Build-Up
Finland is closely monitoring Russia's military activities near its eastern border after Finland's armed forces and international media reported a build-up.
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20 MayEurope
Finnish Helicopter Downs Drones in Drill Amid Russian Buildup Near Border
The Finnish Armed Forces have conducted helicopter-based counter-drone exercises during the ADEX MalletStrike125 military exercise.
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15 MayEurope
Finland Looks to Increase Age of Reservists to 65
Finland said that it was looking at increasing the maximum age of reservists to 65 as part of plans to strengthen security amid tensions with Russia.
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