Dutch sell their MLRS to Finland

[Happy Times]

Read in the paper about this deal, nothing on the web yet. Maybe the dutchmen here have info? Seems that the NL defence forces has decided that they dont have use for these systems anymore. Finland has been after these for some time. The M270 gives Finnish defence forces long range capacity that it is developing. There has been talk previously that they would like to also aquire the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) guided missiles for the system. The Block IA missile extends the range to more than 300km. http://www.missilesandfirecontrol.com/our_products/firesupport/ATACMS_BLK_IA/product-ATACMS_BLK_IA.html Together with the Finnish Air Forces plans to aquire the Storm Shadow or JASSM cruise missile for its F-18s, it would be a considerable increase to the capabilities of the FDF :up: http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/weapons/q0120.shtml EDIT. Forgot the Taurus that could be a strong candidate after this deal. http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2005/10/spain-orders-taurus-missiles/index.php

[PeriscopeDepth]

Interesting. Somewhat related question: would you happen to know if the Finnish AF uses JDAM or the Fin/Euro equivalent?

PD

[Happy Times]

Interesting. Somewhat related question: would you happen to know if the Finnish AF uses JDAM or the Fin/Euro equivalent?

PD Not yet, the FAF is creating its air to surface capabilities. Before they had only an air to air mission. I believe the cost will make US products a strong option.

[Happy Times]

Does this say that the deal was for two batteries? http://www.mindef.nl/actueel/nieuws/2006/01/20060113_finland.aspx

[Abraham]

Does this say that the deal was for two batteries? http://www.mindef.nl/actueel/nieuws/2006/01/20060113_finland.aspx
Yep, two batteries of 9 systems each.
The reason of the sale was a financial cutback on defense.

[Happy Times]

Thanks Abraham :up: Ive studied Swedish in school like all Finns. Doesnt look difficult to learn Dutch looking at it writen up, but its another thing when you have to open your mouth :)

[Abraham]

Thanks Abraham :up: Ive studied Swedish in school like all Finns. Doesnt look difficult to learn Dutch looking at it writen up, but its another thing when you have to open your mouth :)
I can't say the same about Finnish...
:D