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Finland to procure AMRAAM missiles from the US
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 12, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 12, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Finland is set to acquire AMRAAM missiles from the US to support its F-35 jets, enhancing its defense capabilities amid regional tensions.
STOCKHOLM, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Finland said on Friday it would procure Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States.
Finland, which has a long border with Russia, in 2022 ordered 64 F-35 fighter jets made by U.S. defence group Lockheed Martin, with first deliveries planned for late next year.
"The first missile deliveries will support the deployment of the F-35 fleet," the government said in a statement on Friday.
“This procurement will give Finland the latest and most advanced variant of AMRAAM, which will improve our ability to respond to threats in our operating environment."
(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom, editing by Stine Jacobsen)
The Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a type of missile designed for use in air-to-air combat. It is known for its advanced technology and capability to engage targets at medium ranges.
The F-35 is a family of stealth multirole fighters developed by Lockheed Martin. They are designed for various missions including air superiority, ground attack, and intelligence gathering.
Lockheed Martin is an American aerospace, defense, arms, and security corporation. It is one of the largest defense contractors in the world, known for producing military aircraft, missiles, and other defense technologies.
Finland shares a long border with Russia, which has implications for its national security and defense strategy, particularly in the context of regional tensions and military preparedness.
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