“Swedish technology primarily strengthens airspace surveillance and frees up the Finnish Defence Forces’ own resources to respond to violations and incidents if necessary,” the Finnish Defence Forces said in a statement.
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This initiative came after Finland’s request to Sweden, as Finland shares a 1340-kilometer border with Russia to the east, said a spokesperson for the Swedish Defence Minister.
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Finland and Sweden, the two newest NATO members, already cooperate closely on defense on a bilateral basis.
