The Finnish Air Force surveils and protects Finland's airspace - Ilmavoimat

Finnish Air Force

The Air Force surveils and protects Finnish airspace 24/7.

Building the F-35 capability becomes concrete - the first F-35A is scheduled to arrive in Finland in the autumn

Air Force 30.3.2026

The introduction into service of the F-35 capability progresses, and the first multirole fighters will be flown to Finland this autumn.

Finnish Air Force F/A-18s and a NATO E-3A Sentry AWACS.

NATO E-3A Sentry AWACS flow a mission in Finnish airspace

Air Force 16.3.2026

This was the first time a NATO E-3A Sentry AWACS has flown a mission in Finnish airspace.

Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter was presented to the public at a rollout ceremony

Air Force 16.12.2025

Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter, designated JF-501, was presented to the public at a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth on 16 December 2025.

Introducing the Commander of the Finnish Air Force

Air Force 13.12.2024

On 1 December 2024 Brigadier General Timo Herranen assumed the role of Commander of the Finnish Air Force. In this interview, the new commander shares his views on key topics related to the Air Force, such as NATO and international cooperation, the progress of the F-35 program, and the importance of personnel and the reserve for the Finnish Air Force. Additionally, he provides insights into his career background and expectations for his term as Commander.