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ICEYE to deliver sovereign SAR satellite capability to Swedish Armed Forces
Finnish company ICEYE has been contracted by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite capabilities to the Swedish Armed Forces. This marks ...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1418: Ukraine strikes deep into Russia’s Caspian oil fields while Kremlin times attacks to maximize civilian suffering
In the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict, temperatures have dropped to -15°C in one week, during which Russia launched nearly 1,100 drones and a single Oreshnik ballistic missile targeting Ukraine's ci...
Medvedev already threatens Finland
Vladimir Medvedev has issued threats towards Finland, highlighting escalating tensions between Russia and Western-aligned nations following recent geopolitical developments....
Russia Is Stealth Fighter ‘Surrounded’: NATO Will Soon Have 600 F-35 Jets in Moscow’s Backyard
Finland's acquisition of 66 F-35A aircraft contributes to a growing continental network across Europe, with NATO allies aiming for at least 600 F-35s by 2030. This deployment would significantly outnu...
ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin
Finland's ICEYE envisions expanding its satellite constellation to provide tactical-level military intelligence for European forces independently of US support....
Finland Releases Russia-Linked Vessel Held in Cable Sabotage Case
Finland has released a vessel suspected of being involved in cable sabotage activities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This incident is part of a series of outages involving power cabl...
Finland Makes Unexpected Admission About Putin
The Finnish government has reportedly made an unexpected admission regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's influence and actions during critical negotiations leading up to Finland's NATO membersh...
Frontline report: Finland exposes Russian grey-zone sabotage by boarding cable-cutting ship in Baltic Sea
Finland has for the first time enforced action against a Russian ship suspected of sabotage by boarding it in the Baltic Sea, thereby exposing a Russian grey-zone operation which typically relies on a...
NATO Considers Strengthening Security in Arctic After Trump Escalation
Following recent escalations under President Trump's administration related to geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, NATO is considering ways to enhance security measures within this region....
Two Baltic cables hit in days—Russia’s sabotage war ramps up underwater
Latvian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation following the damage of another critical telecom cable near Liepāja. This incident occurred just days after similar sabotage was reported be...
Fake tourists and fishing boats: Norway steps up border defenses as Russian hybrid threats mount
Norway is planning to enhance its border defenses by doubling the strength of its military brigade in response to increasing hybrid threats from Russia. The country is coordinating defense strategies ...
History as a weapon: Russia’s narrative war against Finland
A December 2025 report titled 'History as a Battlefield: Russia's Information War Against Finland' argues that the Russian Federation is deliberately using distorted historical accounts in an organize...
Finnish Authorities Seize Russian Cargo Ship Suspected of Undersea Telecommunication Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities have detained a Russian cargo ship suspected of damaging undersea telecommunication cables in Finnish territorial waters. The incident is being treated as涉嫌破坏芬兰领海下的海底通讯电缆,芬蘭當局拘留了懷疑...
Finnish Authorities Seize Russian Cargo Ship Over Suspicion of Submarine Communications Cable Tampering
The Finnish coastguard has detained a Russian cargo vessel on suspicion of interfering with undersea telecommunication cables located in the Baltic Sea near Finland's coastline. The incident involves ...
Finnish Police Detain Russia-Linked Vessel Over Suspected Undersea Cable Sabotage
The Finnish police have detained a vessel with suspected ties to Russia for allegedly attempting undersea cable sabotage. NATO emphasized that such infrastructure is vital and vulnerable to disruption...
Finland detains Russian-crewed ship after another subsea cable damaged
Finnish authorities have detained a ship crewed by Russians following reports of cable damage linking Finland and Estonia. The incident is under investigation with suspicion of 'aggravated sabotage'. ...
Europe’s New Lines of Defense Are Not Maginot 2.0
The article discusses Europe's new defensive measures against potential aggression, notably including physical barriers and technological advancements like 'drone walls' and surveillance networks. The...
US President Trump Claims He Saved NATO From Collapse
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
Finland Comments on Possible US Military Intervention in Greenland
Finland has commented on potential US military intervention in Greenland, expressing concern over such actions that could destabilize the Arctic region and complicate relations with Russia....
Finland’s RMC awar­ded cont­ract to build two U.S. Coast Guard Arc­tic Se­cu­ri­ty Cut­ters
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), a Finnish shipbuilder, has been contracted by the United States Coast Guard to build two Arctic Security Cutters as part of an agreement between the two countries....
PM Orpo on Greenland Situation: Finland Advances NATO's Role in Strengthening Arctic Security
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (Orpo) of Finland discusses how the country is contributing to NATO's efforts to enhance security in the Arctic region, focusing particularly on its role concerning Greenlan...
NATO Criticizes Turkey Over Militia It Includes Finland
Turkey has faced criticism from NATO members over its involvement with militias that include groups also present in Finland, highlighting the growing tension within the alliance....
Finland Detains Two Crew Members of Russian Ship Suspected of New Sabotage in Baltic Sea
The Finnish authorities have detained two crew members from a Russian ship suspected of involvement in sabotage activities in the Baltic Sea recently....
Ten countries warn Israel’s Gaza blockade is worsening as winter deepens
Foreign ministers from ten countries expressed alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza as winter arrives. The statement highlighted inadequate shelter for 1.3 million people and insuffici...
Weaponised history: Russia’s pressure on the northern flank
Dr. Aleksander Olech discusses how Russia uses historical narratives as a political influence tool against Finland and Sweden, indicating its broader strategy in Northern Europe....
From Canada to Finland: 14 nations’ security advisors meet in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine’s future
Representatives from fourteen nations convened in Kyiv to discuss future security measures concerning Ukraine. President Zelenskyy announced that discussions are scheduled to continue next week, both ...
Finland Questioning 4 Suspected of Undersea Cable Sabotage
Finland has apprehended four individuals suspected of involvement in undersea cable sabotage while they were reportedly transporting EU-sanctioned Russian steel from St Petersburg to Haifa....
Ban lifted: Helsinki’s landmine treaty withdrawal now officially active
Finland has withdrawn from the landmine treaty, joining its neighboring countries that share borders with Russia. This decision was made in response to perceived security threats from Russia....
Orpo from Greenland: Finland advances NATO's role
Finland's Minister of Environment and International Affairs Christian Terho (also known as Orpo) has been advocating for the advancement of NATO's roles in regions such as Greenland. The statement hig...
Police Say Vessel From Russia Dragged Anchor Before Subsea Cable Damaged
Finnish police have initiated an investigation into alleged criminal acts involving a Russian vessel. The case involves charges of aggravated criminal damage and attempted aggravated criminal damage, ...
Finland releases video of raid on vessel that cut Baltic Sea cables
Finnish authorities have released video footage showing a special forces operation where officers descended from helicopters onto a ship suspected of damaging communication cables between Estonia and ...
Medvedev Threatens Finland with Retribution for Russophobia
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned Finland of potential consequences if Finland continues to exhibit anti-Russian sentiment....
First Ship Seized For Undersea Cable Cutting Since NATO’s Baltic Sentry Began
A Turkish-owned cargo ship named Fitburg has been accused of damaging an undersea cable connecting Finland and Estonia, marking the first such incident since NATO's Baltic Sentry operation commenced....
Finland detains vessel after cable damaged between Tallinn and Helsinki
On Wednesday morning, Finland's police detained a cargo ship in the Gulf of Finland after an undersea cable connecting Estonia to Finland was reportedly damaged. Estonian authorities noted issues with...
Zelensky Briefs Finnish and Latvian Presidents About His Meeting With Trump, Criticizes Attack on Putin's Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has updated the leaders of Finland and Latvia about his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. During this exchange, Zelenskyy also ...
NB8 – why not? A Nordic perspective
The article discusses how NB8 (Nordic-Baltic Eight) operates differently from other regional cooperation frameworks by being able to create a unified policy in response to security threats such as Rus...
Russia’s Threats Against Finland Are Disturbingly Familiar
Russia has echoed its anti-Ukraine propaganda tactics by using historical references in threatening Finland, employing psychological warfare strategies....
Finland seizes suspected sabotage ship – and finds sanctioned Russian steel in its hold
A vessel suspected of causing telecommunications cable damage off Estonia was seized by Finnish authorities. During the inspection, sanctioned Russian steel was discovered on board the ship....
Sampo (OTCMKTS:SAXPY) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Still a Buy?
On Friday, Sampo PLC (OTCMKTS:SAXPY) experienced exceptionally high trading volume with approximately 344,216 shares traded compared to 48,458 the previous day. The closing price was $22.9980 after fi...
Estonia, Finland cooperated to detain suspected cable-cutting ship
The Estonian Navy Commander Ivo Värk announced that Finland would take the lead in detaining a ship suspected of damaging undersea communication cables, as Estonia lacked required capabilities....
Finland delivers Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine
Finnish company Summa Defence Plc has commenced production of Zeus FPV drones and delivered the initial batch to Ukraine's military forces. The press release from December 23, reported by Defense Expr...
A brand new phenomenon. Finnish lawyer on mysterious tankers and their anchors
Professor Hyttinen of Finland discussed the possibility that a new tanker incident, resembling past cases such as the Eagle S which damaged submarine telecommunications and power cables between Estoni...
MPs Criticize Government's Cautious Comments on Trump
Members of Parliament have expressed criticism towards the government for its cautious statements regarding comments made by US President Donald Trump....
NATO European Command Leader Addresses Greenland Questions During Visit to Finland
The commander of NATO’s European forces visited Finland and addressed questions related to Greenland’s role within the alliance during his stay....
Where was NATO? - No need, Finnish authorities have the ability to manage the situation
A Member of Parliament expressed confidence in Finland's governmental institutions' capabilities without explicitly mentioning external support, implying no urgent requirement for NATO assistance....
Finland Explains Zelensky's New Provocations
This article discusses explanations provided by Finnish officials regarding President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent actions or statements that have been perceived as provocations....
Two ship crew members arrested in Finland over Baltic Sea cable damage
On Wednesday, Finnish police arrested two crew members of the cargo ship Fitburg for alleged damage to an undersea communications cable between Estonia and Finland....
Finland police say ship seized after cable damage between Helsinki and Estonia’s Tallinn
On Wednesday, Finnish police reported they had seized a ship suspected of causing damage to a communication cable connecting Helsinki and Tallinn in the Gulf of Finland earlier that day. The vessel's ...
Major winter storm sweeps across Nordic states
A winter storm impacting the Nordic region has led to a fatality due to a falling branch near a Swedish ski resort. The event also resulted in power outages for thousands of homes across Finland, Swed...
2 dead as Storm Johannes batters Nordic nations, thousands left without power
Storm Johannes caused two deaths and widespread power outages across Sweden, Norway, and Finland on Saturday. Strong winds warnings were issued in northern Sweden following the downing of trees which ...
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