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Finnish Air Force

The Air Force monitors the integrity of Finland's territory on a 24/7 basis.

ACE 21 to be conducted with special measures on 7-18 June 2021

Air Force 17.5.2021

The Arctic Challenge Exercise 21 organised by the air forces of Finland, Sweden and Norway has been scaled down from the original number of participants due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Finnish Air Force to organise Ilmataktiikka 21 live air exercise and support Defence Forces' main exercise

Air Force 12.5.2021

All Finnish Air Force wing-level units will take part in the Ilmataktiikka 21 live air exercise on 23‒28 May 2021. The Air Force will also fly sorties to support the Army and Navy led exercises in late May and early June.

United States Marine Corps F/A-18s to visit Karelia Air Command

Air Force 7.5.2021

Karelia Air Command will host a squadron-level visit of United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighters at Rissala Air Base from 2 to 20 June 2021.

Final Quotations for HX Fighter Programme Received

Air Force 29.4.2021

The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has received the final quotations for the HX Programme from all the five fighter manufacturers on 29 April 2021. Next, the quotations will be evaluated in line with the invitation for tenders and the programme’s decision model.