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Finnish Air Force to participate in NATO’s Ramstein Flag 25 exercise in the Netherlands

Air Force 24.3.2025

Finland deploys five F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to the Ramstein Flag 25 exercise at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands from 31 March to 11 April 2025.

A Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet and two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 fighter jets during the Baana 23 exercise in September 2023. Photo: Finnish Air Force

U.S. Pilots Prepare Finnish Personnel for F-35 Era

Air Force 7.2.2025

In January, the Air Combat Centre organised a training event at Satakunta Air Wing, where five U.S. F-35 pilots arrived to inform Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) personnel about the F-35’s capabilities and operating the fighter jet.

Review of F-35 Programme's Current Status

Air Force 28.11.2024

Major General Juha-Pekka Keränen discusses the current status of the F-35 Programme and the aims of the capability introduction in the near future.

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.