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Sweden to send military support and Gripen jets to Finland
Sweden has decided to provide military support to Finland following a request from the Finnish government. This assistance includes the deployment of Gripen fighter jets and naval vessels to patrol the border area near Russia.
The cooperation aims to strengthen Finland's ability to monitor its territorial integrity and detect and intercept drones, which have frequently entered Finnish airspace due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Depending on requirements, Sweden may also deploy anti-drone units during the autumn.
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen noted that this bilateral and Nordic cooperation enhances NATO's deterrence and defense capabilities.
Separately, Finland has placed a preliminary order with Saab for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system. The contract, valued at approximately 108 million euros, includes training, spare parts, and maintenance logistics.
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Alexander Stubb · Antti Häkkänen · Finland · NATO · Saab · Sweden
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The RBS 70 NG order is valued at approximately 1.2 billion Finnish krona (roughly 108 million euros). www.tekniikkatalous.fi
- [● 2 SOURCES] Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated the cooperation supports NATO's deterrence and defense. www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi · yle.fi
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sweden plans to send military support to Finland, including Gripen fighter jets and naval vessels. www.pressen.se · www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi · yle.fi
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Finland has placed a preliminary order for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system from Saab. www.tekniikkatalous.fi
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sweden may deploy anti-drone units to Finland during the autumn if needed. www.pressen.se · www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi · yle.fi
- [● 3 SOURCES] Swedish military units will patrol the border between Finland and Russia. www.pressen.se · www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi · yle.fi