Finnish Military Moves to NATO Calibers for Small Arms, Phases Out Soviet Ammunition
The Finnish Defence Forces has announced a transition to NATO-standard calibers for its future small arms.
Finland Starts Scheme to Improve Conscripts’ Fitness
Finland said on Wednesday it has kicked off a two-year scheme to improve the fitness of conscription-age youths, warning that their physical condition was declining, and this was a serious societal issue.
Finland Selects Aker Arctic Ice Load Monitoring System for Pohjanmaa Corvettes
Finland has chosen Aker Arctic to provide the ARC ILMS ice load monitoring system for the Finnish Navy’s Pohjanmaa-class corvettes.
Rauma Completes First Pohjanmaa Corvette Hull for Finland
Rauma Marine Constructions has finalized the hull development of the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette.
ICEYE Leads Consortium to Enhance Finland’s Space-Enabled ISR Capabilities
Finland has appointed ICEYE to lead a consortium that will enhance the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities of its F-35 program.
Finland to Procure New Modular Mortar System From Patria
Finland will acquire a new modular mortar system from Patria, which the Finnish company describes as a “mobile version of traditional mortar.”
Finland Approves Defense Treaty With US
The Finnish Parliament unanimously approved a defense pact with the US, which will allow enhanced US military presence and storage of defense material in Finland.
Finland Sends Advanced Weapon Prototypes to Ukraine for Combat Testing
Finland has transferred prototypes of some of its most advanced weapon systems to Ukraine to evaluate their effectiveness in combat.
Senop to Develop Next-Gen Night Vision Devices for Finnish Military
Senop Oy will develop new night vision devices for the Finnish Defence Forces.
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.
Finnish Military to Receive Additional Handheld, Vehicular Radios
The Finnish Defence Forces have awarded Bittium Wireless a contract to provide additional handheld and vehicular radios.
Finnish Army to Receive New Batch of K9 Howitzers
Finland has announced it will exercise a contract option to purchase additional howitzers.
Finland to Procure More Light Anti-Tank Weapons for $56 Million
The Finnish Defence Forces has received approval to procure more M72 MK2 Enhanced Capability Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapons for $56 million.
Finland Buys Sako M23 Rifles to Replace Soviet-Era Snipers
Finland has signed a contract for a new rifle system in a bid to increase the precision and range of its infantry.
Finnish Defence Forces to Upgrade Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank Fleet
The Finnish Defence Forces are set to sign an agreement to upgrade the fire control system of their Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks.
Kongsberg and Finland’s Patria close missile system cooperation deal
Kongsberg and Patria reached an deal for long-term Missile Systems cooperation, including the creation of a technology and development center
