Finland to acquire AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for its F-35 fighters
Finland’s Minister of Defense authorizes the purchase of AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for F-35 Lightning II fighters.
Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen authorized the Finnish Defense Forces on October 23, 2024, to purchase Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles. The missiles, to be procured by the Finnish Defense Forces Logistics Command, will enhance the survivability of the F-35 multirole fighter operating under the threat of adversary ground-based long-range air defense systems. The AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles will be used with the Finnish Air Force’s F-35A multirole fighter, replacing the capabilities of the F/A-18 Hornet.
The procurement includes missiles, software, spare parts, accessories, manuals and documentation, transportation services, as well as manufacturer and supplier training, repair and support services in 2024-2031, as set out in the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA). The missile system will be delivered in accordance with the service introduction schedule for the Finnish Air Force’s F-35A multirole fighters.
Northrop Grumman AARGM-ER
The AGM-88G AARGM-ER represents a new type of capability for the Defense Forces that has not been procured before by Finland. The missiles to be purchased are part of the weapons included in the F-35A fighter acquisition package. The need for the capability achieved with Northrop Grumman’s AARGM-ER missiles was recognized during the bidding phase of the HX Program, and the request for authorization to procure the 150 missiles was submitted to the U.S. Government in 2018. The U.S. Congress authorized the sale of the missiles to Finland in the fall of 2023, in a deal valued at $500 million. Finland is one of the first countries outside the United States to be authorized to sell AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles.
Finland to acquire AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for its F-35 fighters
Finland's Minister of Defense authorizes the purchase of AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for F-35 Lightning II fighters. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänenaviacionline.com
Nope, nothing.
The last two things I read was that on 4th June the keel was laid for the first ship and on the 19th an order was placed for two additional ships. Nothing about problems back then.
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Finland to purchase new mortar system from Patria
The Finnish Defence Forces will acquire a modular 120 mm mortar system from Patria. The procurement involves a pre-series of the new mortar system, set for delivery to the Finnish Army in 2025. The new mortar system integrates traditional heavy mortar weapons into a modular carriage, which is then mounted on a military truck. This system can utilize both existing and new traditional heavy mortars, along with the current fire management system, and it can be installed on various vehicles through its integration module. The solution is scalable to any kind of mortar system.
"Patria has enhanced the mobility of heavy mortars in excellent collaboration with the Finnish Army and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, creating a new weapon system. It has already undergone testing, and the pre-series agreement was promptly signed. Decades of experience in developing and manufacturing different weapon systems, such as the Patria AMOS and Patria NEMO mortar systems, have been applied in this development," states Jussi Järvinen, Patria’s Executive Vice President, Finland Division.
The Finnish Army refers to this ongoing project for a new mortar as the 120 KRH M3 mortar system. Patria introduced its new weapon system at the Future Mortar Systems conference in London on October 29, 2024, under the name Patria TREMOS.
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Finland to purchase new mortar system from Patriawww.patriagroup.com
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Turkey takes back some of its problem children from Germany?
The completion of the Kaan jet will take at least a decade. For jets like these, or even the smallest MRAPs, components from dozens of countries are required. It’s impossible to produce something 100% domestically. Even cars are manufactured using thousands of parts sourced from numerous countries. Indeed, these Typhoons are essential for Turkey, as the U.S. will not supply F-35s and will instead offer the Viper, but their delivery will also take over 10 years. Therefore, these jets are critical for Turkey. Otherwise, the capability level might drop as low as the JF-17 kinda jets for TAF.
There are some undeniable realities where Germany stands to achieve a win-win with this move. Firstly, they are compelled to support strengthening the European front against the Russia-China bloc & after Trump what awaits Europe no one knows. The British, being progressive on this matter earlier, have never imposed sanctions on Turkey.
Of course, it's nonsense, but I don't think a big country would make such a foolish decision; there must be a reason behind it.
