Share with your friendsThe Northern European Army headquarters will be based in Mikkeli, reflecting its historical significance as Finland’s military command hub during both the Winter and Continuation Wars. In Lapland, Swedish-led NATO’s headquarters is planned for either Rovaniemi or
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Share with your friendsNordic Defence Review reports from Eurosatory continue even after the fair. Here are some editorial picks from the news flow, with an emphasis on vehicles. Estonia Secures KNDS CAESAR Howitzers, Joining Long List During Eurosatory 2024, Estonia
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Share with your friendsArtificial intelligence is this year’s hot topic at EUROSATORY in Paris. From 17 to 21 June, defence and security professionals around the world gather at Paris Nord Villepinte for the exhibition EUROSATORY, featuring 2,000 international exhibitors from
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Share with your friendsDefence Commission proposed a major hike in Sweden’s military budget. The plans would raise Sweden’s defence spending to 2.61 percent of GDP. Funding remains open. Increase in conscription, missiles, surface combat vessels, expanded air defense capability, new
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Share with your friendsIt was a long wait for Ukraine before the US Senate finally approved its 60-billion-dollar aid, including long-range ATACMS missiles. In the meanwhile, the EU and Nordic countries have already acted. The Nordics and the Balts are
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Share with your friendsFor months, speculation has swirled about the potential for the conflict in Gaza to spiral into a broader regional crisis. Late on April 13th, Iran launched a barrage of attack drones to Israel, followed by missiles. What
Share with your friendsSweden has inked a deal for a fleet of 321 advanced armored vehicles and eight innovative naval mortar systems from Finnish defense manufacturer Patria. Valued at roughly EUR 470 million, the armored vehicle procurement ranks among Sweden’s
Share with your friendsFINLAND still has to learn how to take advantage of the opportunities that NATO membership brings to the defence industry: understanding NATO’s procurement practices. Also, network more broadly internationally is needed. Also, investors have started to take
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Share with your friendsSweden is leaving behind 200 years as a non-aligned country after the Hungarian parliament approved Sweden’s NATO membership. Just days before, Hungary decided to buy four additional Saab Gripen C fighters. “Sweden is leaving behind 200 years
Share with your friendsFor over a century, Western military forces have largely enforced strict grooming standards, particularly regarding beards. During the World War 1, chlorine and mustard gas attacks necessitated a clean-shaven face for effective gas mask seals. Now, both
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