Finland's armed. Double budget increase in 4 years [COMMENTARY]

The Finnish authorities intend to increase the Ministry of Defence budget for 2023 to EUR 5.9 billion. This is EUR 775 million (15%) more than this year," the Finnish Ministry of Defence informs. If additional funds related to the provisions to cover the costs of exchange rate differences for the acquisition of an F-35 fighter are included, the nominal budget will increase almost twice in 4 years without taking into account the costs of joining NATO.