Air Defence Missile Procurement for Finland

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Air Defence Missile Procurement for Finland
Finland accelerates its armament acquisition procedures after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The country's Ministry of Defence announced the procurement deal for Bolide air defence missiles.
According to Finland's Minister of Defence, Antti Kaikkonen, Finland has secured a deal with Saab Dynamics AB. Stockholm will provide Bolide air defence missiles to Helsinki in line with the agreement. The financial volume of the acquisition is announced as EUR 76.6 million, excluding value-added tax.Air Defence Missile Procurement for FinlandThe additional procurement of Bolide missiles is part of the plan to improve the operational readiness and performance of air defence missile systems. Bolide missiles are used in anti-aircraft missile systems ITO05 (ASRAD-R) and ITO05M (RBS70).

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