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July 17, 2024

Russian fighter jets over Baltic Sea prompt response by 2 newest NATO members

Stars and Stripes Two fighter planes flying from Russia’s military hub in Kaliningrad were intercepted over the Baltic Sea this

July 10, 2024

Finnish Company Enhances Space Defense Collaboration With Ukraine

The Defense Post Finnish satellite operator ICEYE has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Ukraine to enhance the country’s space-based

March 4, 2024

Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

Defense News Patria will build a site in Finland for the assembly of F-35 Block 4 fighter jets, now that

January 22, 2024

USEUCOM hosts Finnish military official to spur closer bilateral relations

DVIDS U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, director of U.S. European Command’s exercises and assessments directorate, hosted Brig. Gen.

November 13, 2023

Israel announces sale of David’s Sling air defense system to new NATO member Finland

Al Arabiya News Israel announces sale of David’s Sling air defense system to new NATO member Finland. Israel’s defense ministry

August 3, 2023

Israel: U.S. approved missile defense sale to Finland

Reuters: Israel’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the United States has approved the sale of a co-developed missile defense

May 9, 2023

US-Finnish defense pact could bolster Nordic F-35 footprint

Defense News: U.S. forces could gain access to a number of military bases near Russian borders if ongoing negotiations with

April 6, 2023

Finland approves $345 million deal for David’s Sling long range air defense system

Breaking Defense: Finland has announced it will acquire the US-Israeli-made David’s Sling long-range air defense system at a cost of €316 million

April 4, 2023

Finland officially becomes 31st member of NATO alliance

Breaking Defense: Less than 11 months after applying, Finland officially became the 31st member of the NATO alliance today, with a signing

March 18, 2019

Finland Works Naval Modernization: Corvettes in Support of National Air Defense

The Finns are in the process of acquiring four new corvettes equipped to contribute to their national air defense capabilities.