Finland speeds up deployment of F-35 fighter jets to Lapland air force base
Quick Look
- Finland is speeding up the transfer of F-35 fighter jets ordered from the United States to an air force base in Lapland, previously planned for October.
- According to Iltalehti, the first fighters are already arriving in the country, and Air Force Commander Timo Herranen has set the task of getting them into service as soon as possible.
- The flight is carried out by American pilots.
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Why It Matters
Finland has ordered F-35 fighter jets from the United States to modernize its military aircraft. Delivery was originally scheduled for October.
The F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland from the United States are being transferred to the Finnish Air Force base in Lapland ahead of schedule. This information was provided by the publication Iltalehti.
It was previously reported that the first fighters would arrive at the Finnish Air Force base in Rovaniemi by October.
“Foreign policy and security sources have confirmed to Iltalehti that the first air force F-35 fighter jets are arriving in Finland,” the story said.
In turn, Air Force Commander Timo Herranen said that he had set the task of quickly bringing the fighters into service. It is also alleged that American pilots are flying the fighters.
Open Questions
- Exactly how many F-35 fighters have already been deployed?
- What is the total value of the F-35 contract?
- When is the transfer of all ordered fighters expected to be completed?
