Nato troops in Finnish Lapland may increase Russian espionage efforts
A recent military intelligence report from the Finnish Defence Forces’ (FDF) said that Russia has special interests in monitoring the
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Finnish Defence Forces
Defence chief: Finland may permanently host Nato troops
Finland does not face an immediate military threat, according to General Janne Jaakkola, Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF). He
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Arctic Finland to see biggest military exercise of the year
7,000 troops will be taking part in exercises in the forests of Finnish Lapland, including a contingent from neighbouring Sweden.
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Finland’s new defence chief says country likely to reduce participation in international drills
New Defence Forces Commander Timo Kivinen began his stewardship of Finland’s defence forces on Thursday after being formally appointed to
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Top US and Russian generals to meet in Helsinki
The Finnish Defence Forces said they will organise a meeting between the High Command of the US Armed Forces and
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Should Russian dual citizens be barred from Finnish military’s upper ranks?
New legislation being prepared by Finland’s defence and interior ministries on the suitability of dual citizens for officer and professional
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