Finland will send more defense equipment to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense announced on Friday.
The ministry said in a statement that at the request of the prime minister Sanna MarinPresident Sauli Niinistö decided that Finland should send more military aid to Ukraine, which has been under attack from Russia since the end of February.
As Finland has done in previous releases on defense deliveries to Ukraine, the Ministry does not provide information on the content of the shipment, the method of delivery or the time of sending the aid to ensure its safe arrival.
Following the Russian invasion, Ukraine has requested military material assistance from the EU and NATO members.
FDF acquires new heavy vehicles
The Department of Defense announced Thursday that it has authorized the Defense Forces to purchase heavy equipment and related equipment.
The order to be purchased from Veho and Scania Suomi in 2022-2025 includes 155 Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks and cannon wagons manufactured by Siimet. The acquisition also includes an option for a total of 151 vehicles.
The ministry said the acquisition will secure the transportation needs of various military projects and troops.
The total value of the acquisition, excluding VAT, is approximately EUR 67.5 million, the ministry informs.
Source: The Nordic Page