Finland

By Robert Wall
Portugal has agreed to buy an SAR satellite from Iceye, becoming the latest European state to invest in building up its military Earth-observation capability.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Finland says it is spearheading an EU effort to apply quantum technology to make PNT programs more jam-resistant and to enhance missile warning.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Hyperspectral satellite startup Kuva Space plans to build out an operational constellation of at least 100 Earth-observation satellites, the CEO says.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Iceye is expanding its international partnerships through a deal with IHI Corporation that would lead to synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite production in Japan.
Satellites

By Garrett Reim
Norway has signed onto the Artemis Accords, the latest signal that President Donald Trump continues to support the quasi-coalition for space norms.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Finland’s Patria’s and Sweden’s ACC Innovation have teamed up to market ACC’s heavylift uncrewed quadcopters for military use.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Capacity between Taiwan and Europe has been steadily expanding in recent years, and new air service agreements with Finland and Italy could provide momentum.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Warsaw said it expects deliveries in 2029-35.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Mark Carreau
The signing took place in Espoo, Finland, at Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop 2025.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
For three years, the context has reshaped around harder lines.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
The Finnish defense administration will develop the new strategy while also trying to identify how space impacts other parts of the defense system.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Lockheed Martin will partner with a group led by Finish synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite supplier Iceye.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Finland is preparing for the SEAD/DEAD mission by acquiring Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile–Extended Range (AARGM-ER).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Victoria Moores
Finland is lagging behind other European counties in its post-pandemic recovery.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
Sierra Nevada will provide Finland with two Bombardier Challenger 650 surveillance aircraft, the country’s border guard says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Patria and Pratt & Whitney have signed an agreement that paves the way for F135 engine production and sustainment in Finland to support Helsinki's future F-35 fleet.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Saab has proposed a Nordic pooling and sharing initiative for the operation of Sweden’s planned future fleet of GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Finland's Traficom said Russian ownership and control of the leisure airline means operations would not be permissible under the EU sanctions regulation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
Kuva Space of Finland has raised €16.6 million ($17.6 million) in funding to start building and launching a hyperspectral cubesat constellation.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Denmark, Finland, Germany and the UK announced their intentions Oct. 10 ahead of the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group being held in Brussels.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Slovakia government has selected the IAI Barak ground-based air defense system to fulfill a requirement for a medium-range surface-to-air missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Staff
Armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of Defense Procurement, has engaged Switzerland’s Dufour Aerospace to study a smaller version of its Aero2 eVTOL.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
German startup Evia Aero has announced plans to develop a 50-megawatt photovoltaic plant at Helsinki-East Aerodrome.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Victoria Moores
Finnair has begun the search for a new CEO after Topi Manner resigned from the role to take control of Finnish telecoms provider Elisa Corporation.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Finland’s flag carrier will operate new services to destinations in Norway and Italy during the forthcoming summer season.
Airports & Networks