Authorities in Russia’s republic of Karelia say they are forming volunteer militias to help defend the country’s border with ...

Finnish soldiers are getting back to the basics — paper maps — to train for scenarios where GPS isn't an option. A Finnish officer told BI that GPS vulnerability is one of the lessons learned from ...

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Virginia National Guard leaders hosted Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki, commander of the Finnish Army, Oct 12, 2024, in support of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State ...

A new NATO command center began operations in Finland on Sept. 1, situated roughly 250 kilometers (150 miles) from the Russian city of St. Petersburg. The alliance's Multi-Corps Land Component Command ...

Finland is set to deliver its 30th military aid package to Ukraine, as President Alexander Stubb endorsed the government's ...

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb told Firstpost there is “no imminent threat” from Russia, saying the country’s strong military, NATO membership and partnership with the US ensure its security. He ...

KOUVOLA, Finland - A platoon of Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, participated in cold-weather ...

ROVANIEMI, Finland — The U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment is no stranger to the High North, but this time its soldiers brought an attention-getting newcomer with them. The ...

Finland will provide four new icebreakers to America under a $6.1 billion agreement as the U.S. seeks to strengthen Arctic ...

Utah Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen has officially reported for his military service in Finland this week. The 25-year-old Finnish basketball star appeared at the Finnish Defense Forces Sports ...

Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen will reportedly have a unique offseason in his native Finland this year. On Thursday, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported that Markkanen will fulfill mandatory service ...