After Lessons Learned in Ukraine and the Middle East, Finland Focuses on Drone Defense in Joint Operations
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Lessons drawn from recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are shaping the military training of European countries. In Finland, the Army is conducting the ADEX #MalletStrike25 exercise with a special focus on anti-drone warfare, integrating different forces and technologies in the modern battlefield scenario.
The Utti Jaeger Regiment, an elite unit of the Finnish Defence Forces, is participating with its own defense systems against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). A highlight of the training is the use of the NH90 helicopter to intercept and neutralize target drones, as shown in a video released by the Finnish Army.
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“The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have demonstrated the significant threat UAVs pose to surface warships,” highlights a note published on the Army’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
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Interoperability between different units and the practical application of anti-drone capabilities are central aspects of the exercise, reflecting the evolution of Finnish military doctrine in the face of new threats on the battlefield.
Source and images: X @Maavoimat / Finnish Army. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
