Finland is working to strengthen its air defense capabilities and is currently choosing between two Israeli ground-based missile systems. Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Systems are two ongoing manufacturers.
The government has not disclosed the price tag for the deal.
The Minister of Defense will perform on Yle’s Ykkösaamu program on Saturday Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) said that Finland is improving its air defense and explained that this is an area where there is room for improvement.
"It’s a substantial investment, big right after the fighters."
The Minister of Defense also said that Finland had learned that Belarus was joining the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
"We have intelligence that shows that Belarus is considering a greater role [in Ukraine]," Kaikkonen said.
The Minister of Defense added that Finland is preparing "several scenarios," As the situation in Ukraine develops. However, he emphasized that Finland had no immediate threats.
"The situation on our borders is calm, but we still need to remain vigilant and strengthen our defense capabilities. That’s something we always have to do. “
Kaikkonen stated that many reservists missed their refresher training during the pandemic and said that it would be good now. "close the opening."
On Friday, the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the President of the United States Joe Biden agreed to step up defense cooperation at a meeting of the White House.
This week’s Yle News All Points North podcast discussed how Russia’s attack on Ukraine will affect Finland.