2023
Finland's latest defence materiel package to Ukraine includes three Leopard 2 mine clearing tanks
Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 23 February 2023 on the proposal of the Government. This will be the 13th package of defence materiel to Ukraine.
As part of international cooperation on Leopard armoured vehicles, Finland will hand over three Leopard 2 mine clearing tanks to Ukraine, including training related to their use and maintenance. These three vehicles are included in the aid package now decided.
- Friday 24 February marks the one-year anniversary of the start of Russia’s war of aggression, and Ukraine continues to need support in its defence. We will send more defence materiel and participate in the Leopard cooperation together with our partners, says Minister of Defence Mikko Savola.
For operational reasons and to ensure that the delivery reaches its destination, more detailed information on the content of the assistance, manner of delivery or schedule will not be provided.
The total value of this aid package is over EUR 160 million. The combined value of all defence materiel packages submitted so far is now EUR 750 million.
Both Ukraine’s needs and the resources of the Defence Forces have been taken into account when deciding on the additional assistance.
Inquiries: Miikka Pynnönen, Special Adviser to the Minister of Defence, tel. + 358 295 140 117.