Minister of Defence Häkkänen: New heavy anti-tank weapons will be procured for the Finnish Army

The overall value of the procurement, excluding value added tax, is about EUR 84.5 million. The deliveries of the system and its training equipment as well as the training in its use will start in 2027. “The procurement will significantly improve the Finnish Army’s ability to repel armoured vehicles at close range. It is part of a broader process where the focus of materiel procurement is shifting to the Army’s needs. Improving the Army’s materiel and equipment is a strategic investment that will strengthen our defence system as a whole,” Minister of Defence Häkkänen said. The new heavy anti-tank weapon is intended to be used by any soldier at close range. It complements the Army’s multi-layered anti-tank capabilities. Anti-tank weapons allow the massing of fires on a single target from multiple firing positions. It is a weapon that eases the logistics burden and reduces the physical burden on troops. A single weapon must be compatible with any soldier’s kit under all conditions. Inquiries: Sonja Aro, Senior Specialist for Legal Affairs, Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140 092; Colonel Ari Mure, Inspector of Infantry, Army Command Finland, tel. +358 299 800 (Finnish Defence Forc

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