Finland’s, Sweden’s NATO Ambitions Could Reshape Their Defense Needs

four fighter aircraft flying in formation
Finland and Sweden are already close allies, but their synchronized NATO membership bid could strengthen their partnership with other Nordic states.
Credit: Finnish Air Force
Breaking from their decades-long stance on nonmilitary alignment to join NATO, Finland and Sweden are seeking the protection of NATO’s collective defense umbrella amid growing concerns about Russian military machinations. The historic decision could lead to a radical reconsideration of Nordic...

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