Finland

Finland Plans TNT Factory to Meet Europe’s Explosives Demand

The Finnish government is planning to build a TNT explosives factory in the country, Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said.

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Germany to Co-Develop Europe’s Common Armored Vehicle System

Germany has joined three other European countries for the research and development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System program.

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Finland to Join NATO’s Air Shielding Mission in Romania

A detachment of the Finnish Air Force's F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will participate in NATO's upcoming Air Shielding Mission in Romania.

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Kongsberg to Supply Turrets to Sweden, Finland’s 6×6 Armored Vehicles

Kongsberg has signed a contract to deliver Protector weapon stations to Sweden and Finland’s Common Armored Vehicle System platforms.

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Patria Offers Armored Personnel Carrier as German Fuchs Replacement

Patria has teamed with German partners to offer an armored personnel carrier for Berlin’s Fuchs replacement effort.

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Finland Buys 40 More Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

The Finnish Defence Forces are buying 40 more Patria 6x6 armored vehicles on top of a deal signed in June 2023.

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Finland Taps Patria to Develop F-35 Program Capabilities

Defense manufacturer Patria has signed a service agreement to develop the capabilities for Finland's F-35 program.

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Finland Orders Six Leopard-Based Bridge-Laying Vehicles

The Finnish Defence Forces have ordered six new bridge-laying vehicles from Patria to support combat missions in obstacle-ridden terrains.

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US to Gain Access to 15 Military Bases in Finland

Finland will sign a defense agreement giving the United States access to 15 military bases in NATO's newest member, the Finnish defense ministry said.

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Finnish Firms Suspected of Smuggling Drones to Russia

Two Finnish companies are suspected of having exported drones and other military classified products worth over three million euros to Russia.

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