Finland can't afford that kind of thing. It's a bit unique because it has a large and well-trained army (by European standards) but a smallish defense budget.
The Finnish military basically runs on the collective trauma of the last Russian invasion. There's a general conscription for male citizens, and reserve forces receive regular refresh training to keep their skills active. But you can't transform that kind of spirit into fighter planes.
Re:The F-35 as a Subscription Service
by LargoLasskhyfv on Friday March 21, 2025 @01:08PM
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Specialize in laaarge catapults to shoot the stuff from Onkalo into whomevers big mouth.
Splat!
I have hopes for BAE Tempest.