For decades, the Finnish Defence Forces operated ten Soviet Mil Mi-8 helicopters (eight Mi-8Ts and two Mi-8Ps), received in the 1970s by the Finnish Air Force and the Border Guard. The Mi-8 was a ...

Notably, the ARG’s handguard aligns with the standard height of an AR-15 upper receiver regardless of its gas system. Between the two variants, it also uses the same upper and lower receivers. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The flag of the Finnish Air Force during a parade on Santahamina Garrison Island, Helsinki on 31 July, 2019. (© AP - Martti ...

Some of the funding will be directed towards dual-use technologies, potentially in the form of drones or digital systems.

GENEVA — The air force of NATO member Finland is still flying swastikas on some flags, but is moving to remove them mostly because of the awkwardness it creates with its Western allies. The history of ...

The Finnish Defence Forces is developing its intelligence and surveillance capabilities by acquiring SAR radar satellites from ICEYE. The acquisition includes ICEYE's SAR satellites and the technical ...

The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command indicated that deliveries are expected to begin in early 2026, and that the VAT-included value is nearly €15 million. Boston Group, a long-term ...

Arctic security is paramount for European stability, Finland's defence minister told Euronews in a wide-ranging interview. He added talk of European nuclear deterrence is welcome but cannot replace ...

GENEVA — Finland’s Air Force, now part of NATO, still flies swastikas on a handful of unit flags — but is preparing to phase them out, largely to avoid awkwardness with its Western allies. The history ...

GENEVA (AP) — Finland’s Air Force, now part of NATO, still flies swastikas on a handful of unit flags — but is preparing to phase them out, largely to avoid awkwardness with its Western allies. The ...