Finland begins classifying arms export licences under new secrecy policy

Finland begins classifying arms export licences under new secrecy policy

Finland has introduced a policy of withholding key details from some arms export licences, breaking from two decades of full transparency. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that, since June 2021, certain permits have been issued in encrypted form, concealing the exporter, recipient, and equipment type. According to Finnish broadcaster Yle, the first classified licence authorised the export of drone defence systems to Israel.

Since 2021, the Finnish Ministry of Defense has begun to withhold export licenses for defense equipment due to changes in the security situation.

Lee returns from congressional delegation to Denmark, Estonia, and Finland - Utah Policy

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