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Norwegian student pilots at the Air Force Academy now ready for F‑35 training

Air Force 24.7.2025

Since autumn 2023, three Norwegian student pilots have been studying at the Air Force Academy, concluding their Hawk training phase in May. Next, they will proceed to F‑35 training in the United States.

Two Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and a U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighter jet flying in formation over Tampere, Finland

Atlantic Trident 25 and NATO RQ-4 aircraft in Finland in summer 2025

Air Force 9.6.2025

The Finnish Air Force will host the multinational Atlantic Trident 25 exercise and the deployment of NATO RQ-4D Phoenix remotely piloted aircraft to Finland in summer 2025.

Master Sergeant Aleksi Härkönen and a E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft.

Alliance’s Eyes in the Sky

Air Force 16.5.2025

Master Sergeant Aleksi Härkönen is the first Finnish crew member on a NATO’s E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft.

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.