Finland joins maritime capability coalition to support Ukrainian Navy

Finland joins maritime capability coalition to support Ukrainian Navy

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Finland is joining the maritime capability coalition led by the United Kingdom and Norway, which aims to support the development of the Ukrainian Navy.

According to Ukrinform, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen made the decision to join, Yle reports, citing the Finish Defense Ministry.

"Finland has joined capability coalitions based on careful case-by-case consideration, always ensuring that our contribution is sufficient and effective and produces clear added value in building Ukraine's military capabilities," Hakkanen said.

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Seventeen countries are currently part of the coalition.

Finland has previously joined artillery, armor, mine clearance and information technology coalitions.

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