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5 days ago

Fighter jets patrol southeastern Finland, as Ukraine drone strike hits Russian oil port

No drones have strayed into Finnish territory, according to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).

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3 weeks ago

Thousands of Nato troops in Finland for Cold Response 26 exercise

A shopkeeper of a roadside store and petrol station says soldiers seem to particularly favour energy drinks, crisps and sweets.

All News | Antti Häkkänen | Domestic news | Finnish Defence Forces | Ministry of Defence | National defence

1 month 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.

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2 months ago

Finland to take part in major Nato exercises in March

“It’s crucial for Finland that the joint training activities planned by Nato extend directly onto Finnish soil,” Brigadier General Manu Tuominen tells Yle.

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3 months ago

Finland’s 13k new conscripts prepare for life without their phones

Last year, more than 16 percent of new conscripts had dropped out by July.

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5 months ago

Finland’s first F-35 fighter jet taking shape in US

Official completion of the first jet’s construction will be marked at a US event in mid-December.