The Air Forces of Finland, Norway and Sweden today launched the third edition of multinational Arctic Challenge exercise. That was reported by www.forsvarsmakten.se. More than one hundred aircraft from eleven nations participates in the air exercise carried out in the airspace over the northern areas of the host countries. This year’s Arctic Challenge Exercise (ACE […]

Russia is deploying hundreds more troops to the region bordering Finland and Estonia. The Already Happened website of investigative journalist released a new video showing Russian military convoy on road in Leningrad region. Also the new Russian Pantsyr-S1 (NATO designation SA-22 Greyhound) short-range air defense systems were spotted near Vyborg, city is located near the Russia’s border with Finland. Early Deputy Secretary of […]

The Finnish company Patria test AMV (Armored Modular Vehicle) 8×8 multi-role military vehicle in the extreme environment of the high Arctic. The Patria AMV armoured wheeled vehicle proves its capabilities during winter tests in Lapland, 250 km above the Arctic Circle. The Patria AMV (armoured modular vehicle) was developed by the Finnish company Patria Vehicles in close cooperation with the Finnish […]

The new Russian Pantsyr-S1 (NATO designation SA-22 Greyhound) short-range air defense systems were spotted near Vyborg, city is located near the Russia’s border with Finland. In Russian social media reported that twelve Pantsyr-S1 short-range air defense systems were spotted in the road near Vyborg. The Pantsyr-S1 system is designed for air defense of small military and administrative-industrial objects and […]

At the upcoming IDEX 2017 international exhibition and conference in Abu Dhabi on 19-23 February 2017, Finnish defence group Patria will present its new version of the AMV 28A wheeled combat vehicle. The new Patria AMV 28A is an upgraded version of Finnish 8×8 multi-role military vehicle. The new vehicle has an elongated body and is equipped with enhanced protection , […]

The Finnish defense company Patria as adapted its NEMO 120mm smooth-bore, gyro stabilized motor gun system to fit into an easily transportable shipping container. That was reported by mvlehti.net. The new NEMO 120mm container mortar system will showcase at International Defence Exhibition & Conference, IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi in February 19nd – 23th. The special version of lightweight […]

The Iraqi army is considering is considering to buy new Patria AMV 8×8 armoured vehicles, a source told Defence Blog. The Iraqi government has requested to buy hundreds Finnish Patria AMV wheeled armored personnel carriers in Spring 2016. The 27 tonne AMV has a crew of 3, and can carry up to 9 soldiers. A varied set of turrets […]

Russian Su-27 fighter jet entered Finnish airspace without permission or radio response flying over Finland. A possible violation of Finnish airspace by a Russian SU-27 fighter has been detected in the Gulf of Finland south of Porvoo on Thursday October 6th at about 16.43 pm. The suspected violation of Finnish airspace continued approximately one minute, […]

The Defence Administration of Finland has initiated intergovernmental negotiations with Korea on procurement of equipment and artillery systems. The purpose of the contract is to enable the support to the operational troops with artillery equipment that has a long range and good mobility in terrain and on roads. The contract replaces the artillery materiel partially […]

Patria attends Eurosatory 2016 event held on June 13–17 in Paris showcasing its key export products such as the armoured modular vehicle Patria AMV equipped with Selex weapon system. Also Patria AMV Part Task Trainer networked with Patria Nemo Training Simulator will be on display at the event. Patria’s stand is located in hall 6 […]