Patria, Germany Sign €2B Armoured Vehicle Deal
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Finland’s defense company Patria and Germany have signed two major agreements worth more than €2 billion, including options, under the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. Under the deal, Germany may receive up to 876 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles in four different variants. Some of these vehicles will […]
Finland’s First Home-Built F-35 Ready for Service
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Finland Finland has completed its first domestically assembled F-35 multirole fighter jet, named JF501. The aircraft is now ready and is expected to officially enter service with the Finnish Air Force in 2026. The development marks a major milestone for Finland’s defense industry and shows the country’s […]
Finnish MP and Miss Finland Face Racism Backlash Online
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Finland Finnish Member of Parliament Juho Eerola and Miss Finland Sara Jaffe are facing strong criticism after a social media post that many people said mocked Asians. The post spread quickly online and caused outrage, especially in China, where users described the content as racist. Screenshots of the post circulated […]
Finland Welcomes Release of Political Prisoners in Belarus
By Hammad Kahlun international News Correspondent SNN Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has welcomed the release of 123 political prisoners in Belarus, calling it encouraging news. The released prisoners include well-known opposition figures Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava. According to Valtonen, the releases were made possible with the help of the United States. However, […]
Finland to Train All Soldiers in Drone Warfare
By Hammad KahlonScandinavian News Finland Finland has announced that starting in 2025, every conscript will be trained in drone warfare. The training will include drone piloting, bomb dropping, detecting and stopping enemy UAVs, and basic repair skills. Soldiers will first practice with small toy drones indoors before moving to advanced FPV drones used in real […]
Finland Survey Shows Strong NATO Trust and Defence Support
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Finland’s latest national security survey reveals a nation that is alert, united, and strategically prepared. The survey shows that concerns about Russia remain high, and trust in the United States’ readiness is divided. Support for Ukraine militarily, financially, and through sanctions also remains strong. Read the full report on Finland’s […]
Dubai Honors Finland as Burj Khalifa Lights Up in Flag Colors
By: Hammad KahlunInternational Correspondent SNN News Finland The United Arab Emirates paid a spectacular tribute to Finland on its 108th Independence Day, as the world-famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai illuminated in the striking blue and white colors of the Finnish national flag. The breathtaking display drew the attention of residents, tourists, and Finnish expatriates living […]
Patria Secures €140M Deal with Sweden for 6×6 Vehicles
By Riffat Kausar, Scandinavian News Finland Finland’s largest defense company, Patria, has finalized a €140 million deal with Sweden for the purchase of 94 additional Patria 6×6 vehicles. This agreement strengthens collaboration between the Finnish and Swedish defense sectors. While the vehicles will be supplied by Patria, Swedish industry will play a significant role in […]
16-Year-Old Recalls First Day of Soviet Bombings in Helsinki
By Hammad Kahlun, International Correspondent, SNN Finland Maija-Liisa Hemmi, now reflecting on her youth, recalls the terrifying first day of the Soviet bombings in Helsinki. At just 16 years old, she was attending a first aid class at her high school when the air raid began. “The Russian embassy was just around the corner,” Hemmi […]
Finland to Host International Military Headquarters Defence
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief Helsinki, Scandinavian News Finland Finland’s Minister of Defence, Antti Häkkänen, announced a landmark agreement that will allow the operation of international military headquarters in Finland. The new arrangement aims to strengthen Finland’s security infrastructure and enhance cooperation with NATO and allied forces. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister Häkkänen said, […]