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Finland and Sweden enhance cooperation in drone defence
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Finland and Sweden have announced an expansion of their defence collaboration to detect and counter drones. This decision follows recent incidents involving drone incursions into Finnish airspace.
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- Announcement date: 28 August 2026
- Sweden will send JAS 39 Gripen fighters to Finland
- Sweden will also provide Visby-class corvettes
- Cooperation aims to strengthen airspace patrols in Finland
Finland · Sweden · JAS 39 Gripen · Visby-class corvettes · Swedish Air Force · Swedish Navy
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