“As far as Finland’s presence in Nato is concerned, things are progressing well,” Häkkänen stated.
The FLF units are Nato troops stationed in allied countries during peacetime, conducting joint training and exercises with national forces. Yle previously reported on the planned FLF deployment to Rovaniemi and Sodankylä in September.
According to Janne Kuusela, Director General at the Ministry of Defence, the presence of FLF troops in Finland provides significant added value to the country’s defence capabilities. According to Kuusela, if Finland were to face a military threat or if the security situation in its vicinity deteriorated significantly, allied troops would be able to offer support with pre-planned and rehearsed operations. Läs artikel