Defence Forces to procure additional 155 mm artillery round parts
Ministry of Defence
Publication date
24.3.2023
13.57
Press release
- The procurement will be used to expand the existing 155 mm artillery round stockpiles of the Finnish Defence Forces and to improve security of supply, says Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen.
- At the same time the procurement allows the industry to raise its production capacity of ammunition.
The estimated domestic employment effect is 230 person-years.
Inquiries: Frans Peltonen, Senior Specialist, Ministry of Defence, +358 295 140 021.
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