Finland signs €14m deal for FPV combat drones
All of the systems will be manufactured in Finland, according to the Finnish Defence Forces.
The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) has entered into a 14-million-euro agreement to acquire unmanned combat drones, as part of a strategic push to enhance the nation's military capabilities. This was announced in a press release on Tuesday, August 24th, by the FDF, which detailed the signing of an agreement with Finnish technology firm Insta Group.
The deal includes the procurement of First Person View (FPV) drones, which are not only adept at surveillance but also equipped to carry weapons and other payloads. According to the FDF, this procurement is part of a broader, long-term initiative to expand drone and unmanned systems capabilities across the Finnish armed forces. The acquisition aims to broaden unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) training to encompass all brigade-level units, marking a significant leap in Finland's drone warfare prowess.
All drones procured under the contract will be manufactured domestically in Finland. The agreement also encompasses comprehensive training, spare parts, and maintenance services. The Finnish Army initiated FPV drone training for conscripts at the Army Academy in the autumn of 2025, with expanded training subsequently rolled out to additional brigade-level units starting from the beginning of 2026.
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