The Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) is testing and experimenting (T&E) unmanned aerial systems (UAS), starting from Autumn 2021. T&E is a part of building a knowledge base for FDF capability development. The T&E activities are planned to continue in the upcoming years.
The goal of the T&E is to support the Finnish Defense Forces’ capability development on a wider scope, including protective systems and troop training development. In addition, possibilities to use aerial systems within national inter-agency co-operation will be explored. The planned T&E activities will also support FDF’s development of multinational compatibility and co-operation processes.
For example, tests fights will be performed by using a US manufactured MQ-9 Reaper system. Aircraft deployed in the tests will not land on Finnish soil.
