Latvia
Latvia and Finland have agreed to jointly develop a new protected military vehicle system under a program designed to support future procurement and industrial cooperation. The initiative highlights growing Nordic-Baltic defense integration and a focus on common military capabilities.
Lithuania
Lithuania plans to adopt elements of Finland’s total defense model to strengthen national resilience, civil preparedness, and military coordination amid growing regional security concerns.
Finland
Nammo has entered the operational start-up phase of its new percussion primer manufacturing facility in Vihtavuori, Finland, with full production capacity expected by 2027. The plant is set to significantly strengthen Nordic and European ammunition supply chains.
Finland
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe, has been appointed principal strategic advisor to the advisory board of the Finserve Global Security fund. Hodges will support long-term capability assessment and geopolitical analysis for investment strategies.