First NATO Eastern Flank Summit Held in Helsinki
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland The first-ever NATO Eastern Flank summit was held in Helsinki, bringing together key nations from NATO’s eastern border to discuss security, economy, and collective defense. Combined, the Eastern Flank countries represent the world’s eighth-largest economy, with a total GDP of approximately $2.3 trillion — larger than Russia’s and […]
Germany Orders 800+ Armored Vehicles from Finnish
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Finland Germany has finalized a deal with Finnish company Patria to purchase over 800 armored vehicles. These include variants equipped with mortars and the RS4 combat module. The total contract value exceeds €2 billion, marking one of the largest defense deals in Europe this year. Explore more […]
Finland Reaffirms Ukraine Support in Christmas Message
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister said that the Christmas season reminds the world of unity, resilience, and hope — values that the Ukrainian people show every day. The minister noted that Finland’s support for Ukraine continues throughout the year, including assistance in defence, reconstruction, education, and shelter projects. Finland, the statement added, […]
Finland Criticizes US Sanctions on ICC Judges
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Finland has expressed deep regret over new sanctions imposed by the United States on two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an official statement, Finland said the ICC must be allowed to carry out its judicial mandate freely and effectively, without any political or external restrictions. Finland also […]
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 […]