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Finland has previously acquired 96 K9 howitzers, with the first order placed in 2017. Training for conscripts on the system began in 2019. The platform is also used by several European countries, including Norway, Estonia and Poland.<\/p>\n
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The K9 system forms part of a broader modernisation programme for the Finnish Army outlined in the government\u2019s defence policy plans. Officials said the latest purchase will strengthen firepower and improve operational readiness.<\/p>\n
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The deal comes as Finland continues to invest in defence capabilities following heightened security concerns in the region. The Ministry of Defence described the agreement as a step in long-term cooperation between Helsinki and Seoul.<\/p>\n
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Separately, Finnish authorities are seeking \u20ac35 million in European Union funding to strengthen protection against unmanned aerial vehicles. The funding would support the acquisition of systems to detect and counter drones along the eastern border and in the Gulf of Finland.<\/p>\n
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The Interior Ministry said the proposed systems would improve monitoring of airspace following recent incidents in which drones entered Finnish territory. The European Commission would cover up to 90 per cent of the costs if the application is approved.<\/p>\n
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