Finnish Air Force
Finnish Fighter Jets Join NATO Defense Mission Over Bulgaria
The Finnish Air Force has announced its participation in NATO's air defense mission over Bulgaria, Romania, and the Black Sea. Finland's Minister of Defense, Antti Heikkinen, revealed that next year, the country will contribute to NATO's peacetime missions with a Navy ship and a maximum of eight Air Force F/A-18 Hornet fighters.
Finnish president arrives in Turkey on scheduled flight
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö arrived in Istanbul on Oct. 13 on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight before a connecting flight to Ankara to begin his official visit, daily Hürriyet has reported.
Baltic Region Countries Report 'Unprecedented' Russian Military Activities In Area
Poland and Finland reported "unprecedented" Russian naval and air force activities in the Baltic Sea region this week.
Poland's Defence Minister Tomasz Siemoniak, quoted by the BBC, said most of the activity was in international waters and airspace and Sweden was the country most affected.