Raw materials and components for military equipment have become more expensive due to, among other things, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to the minister.
- It is noticeable in all defence equipment deals, and it is a factor that also drives up the cost of the F-35. We cannot yet give any details, but we certainly will not be able to avoid it either, he tells STT.
Finland has prepared by building up domestic capacity in terms of spare parts and maintenance of the plane, he points out.
Increased costs for the F-35 due to technical problems and inflation have attracted attention in the US and Denmark, among others. Finland has ordered 64 planes for approximately 10 billion euros, the first of which are due to be delivered this year.
