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Finnish Air Force

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

Ramstein Flag 26 strengthened Nordic Air Power as part of NATO

Air Force 18.6.2026

Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark acted as joint hosts for the northern part of NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise.

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.

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.