NATO Gains New F-35 Hub on Border With Putin’s Russia
Summary
Finland has started assembling its first F-35 fighter jet engine as part of its military buildup after joining NATO in 2023. The country aims to strengthen its defenses along its long border with Russia by producing parts of the F-35 jets domestically and preparing its civilian population for potential crises.Key Facts
- Finland completed assembly of its first F135 engine for the F-35 fighter jet on September 3.
- Finnish company Patria will assemble more F135 engines and provide maintenance through 2030.
- Finland has ordered 64 F-35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, with the first jets arriving later in 2024.
- The F-35 is a modern stealth fighter with advanced sensors and networked capabilities.
- Finland joined NATO in 2023, responding to security concerns after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Finland shares an 800-mile border with Russia, making its military buildup important for NATO’s northern defense.
- Finland recently held a large civil defense exercise simulating cyberattacks, infrastructure disruption, and missile threats.
- Diplomatic talks between Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. envoys are ongoing but have so far made little progress in ending the conflict.
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