Topic: Finland
Finland to receive more NLAW anti-tank missiles
Swedish aerospace and defense firm Saab announced on Wednesday that it has received an order for NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon) from the Finnish Defence Forces...
Finnish army to receive new sniper rifle
SAKO, a Beretta subsidiary, has announced that the Finnish Defence Forces will purchase TRG M10 precision rifle systems, their spare parts and sniper equipment. As noted by the...
Finland buys RBS 70 ground-based air defense systems
Defense and aerospace group Saab has announced it has received an order from Finland regarding missiles for the RBS 70 ground-based air defense system. The order value is approximately SEK...
Finland awards contract to Saab for RBS 70 Missiles
Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab announced on Thursday an order from Finland regarding missiles for the RBS 70 ground-based air defense system. As noted by the company, the order value...
US Pegasus refueled Finnish F/A-18s for the first time
The U.S. Air Force announced on Thursday that its newest KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker refueled Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets for the first time in Finland airspace,...
U.S. State Department tells Congress of plans to sell Stinger missiles to Finland
The U.S. State Department recently approved the potential sale to Finland of FIM-92K Stinger missiles. The possible deal has an estimated value of $380 million. On December 1, 2017,...
Patria upgrade fleet of Finnish XA-180 armored vehicles
Finnish state-controlled Patria Group reported that it has completed the upgrade of a fleet of country's XA-180 armored vehicles. Patria said in a release that it has completed the...
Finland to buy more heavy howitzers amid Russia threat
The Finish Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen has approved the proposal by the Finnish Defence Forces to acquire additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from the South Korean...