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1 month ago

Defence minister downplays concerns about Russian buildup at Finnish border

Finns do not need to be concerned, according to Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP).

2 months ago

Häkkänen: Chinese corporate network tried to buy properties critical to national security

Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said there were “dubious purposes” behind the attempted property acquisitions.

2 months ago

France invites Finland to join nuclear deterrence initiative

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) said he told Emmanuel Macron that Finland was very interested in cooperating with the initiative, but added that a decision will be made later.

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2 months ago

Finland did not overreact to Friday’s suspected drone incursion, minister says

“One cannot say that we were ‘caught with our pants down’,” Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said on Saturday morning.

3 months ago

Finland’s Defence Minister Häkkänen condemns Ukrainian drone incursions

A drone expert and former CIA officer said shooting down a drone that falls into Russian territory would carry risks.

4 months ago

Unlikely that Finland will help secure Strait of Hormuz, minister says

Discussions about the situation would begin at the EU level, according to Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen.

5 months ago

Finnish government, opposition want to give conscripts a raise

At the moment, new conscripts receive €6.15 per day for their first 165 days of national service.

5 months ago

Rovaniemi chosen as site for Nato’s Forward Land Forces HQ

Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato’s Forward Land Forces’ permanent presence in the region.