With these funds, the Finnish Border Guard will purchase systems for detecting and countering drones.
“The acquired systems will significantly improve Finland’s ability to monitor drones on the eastern border and in the Gulf of Finland. At the same time, a capability will be created to counter UAVs,” the statement says.
Procurement will be carried out mainly in 2027–2029.
The ministry points out that the EC provides funding for the protection of countries that are “subject to increased and multifaceted pressure, hostile or destructive actions at their external borders.” A total of €250 million has been allocated for these purposes.
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Finland has 1,343 km of common border with the aggressor country of the Russian Federation. Currently, the land passage between Finland and the Russian Federation closed.
WITH In the spring of 2022, after a full-scale attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, Finland builds a wall on the border with the Russian Federation. The project cost was €362 million.
In January 2026, Finland, due to the deteriorating security situation in the region Withdrew from the convention banning anti-personnel mines.
