Finnish Defence Forces to place large orders for defence system services with Finnish companies
Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure support services for military aviation, maritime defence, intelligence, surveillance and command and control from the Finnish companies Patria Aviation Oy and Insta Group Oy. The main part of deliveries will take place in 2026–2030.
The total value of the procurement from Patria Aviation Oy, excluding value added tax, is around EUR 62.4 million. In Finland, the employment impact will be around 540 person-years in 2026 and around 1,960 in 2026–2030.
The total value of the procurement from Insta Group Oy, excluding value added tax, is around EUR 17.1 million. Its employment impact will be around 50 person-years in Finland.
“The employment impact of procuring defence system services from our strategic partners is significant. It is an essential element of military security of supply that the Finnish Defence Forces can get critical services from the Finnish defence industry,” Minister Häkkänen said.
Both Patria Aviation Oy and Insta Group Oy are strategic partners of the Finnish Defence Forces. The partnership agreements cover life-cycle support services for the aircraft and systems in military aviation, maritime defence systems and the systems of intelligence, surveillance, command and control, target acquisition, training and information security.
Inquiries: Krista Siik, Branch Engineer, Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140 015.