Finnish blogger in reserve, defence and national security.
Sweden's decision to engage with France's FDI ship program marks a significant shift in its naval capabilities, driven by the urgency for modern, mature surface combatants. While criticisms arise about prioritizing foreign investment over domestic production, the FDI's operational readiness and technological advantages in countering future threats justify its selection to enhance Sweden's maritime…
What is the current state and future of the Finnish ground-based air defences?
The discussion about a possible Nordic nuclear weapon need to be more nuanced, including doctrine and a realistic look at the cost.
With the threat of US invading Greenland becoming more realistic, what should Europe do about it?
The US raid on Venezuela isn't good, but not necessarily because of how it will impact Chinese and Russian behaviour, but because of what it says about the US.
The lessons of the Finnish HX programme brought with it a number of lessons which are again relevant with the Canadian discussion regarding Gripen and F-35. Also discussing Gripen and Rafale in Ukraine.
With A26 Blekinge-class having crashed both the schedule and the budget, it is clear that something needs to be done differently. The answer might be found in Japanese fleet management practices, and a renewal of the Swedish submarine industry.
The freighter HAV Dolphin's presence near Vasa sparked speculation about its potential role as a Russian drone carrier. After its uneventful departure, discussions emerged about whether the media's focus on the ship was helpful. In conversation with LtCol Oscar Lassenius and Jonas Jungar about HAV Dolphin, hybrid operations, and media's role.
Sako has unveiled its new Arctic Rifle Generation (ARG) combat rifles, which as it happens already is in service. In parallel, M4A1 has entered Swedish use, and we have an update on the Finnish timeline and a new LMG/GPMG incoming.
Much has changed in the last few years regarding Finland's potential military transport aircraft choices, and might the A400M Atlas have surpassed the C-130J Super Hercules as the logical choice?