Finland decided to buy F-35 Lightning II fighters of the F-35 Lightning II due to the danger emanating from Russia, explains the reasons for the transaction between Helsinki and Washington American edition 19FortyFive.
“Finland occupies a completely unique geographical position. First, it borders both Russia and with Western Europe. Finland and Russia are associated with long-standing historical ties, but this is not always a bond of friendship,” the publication says.
According to 19Fortyfive, the provision of F-35 Lightning II fighter fighter provision will allow Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania “from Russia’s invasion.”
“Considering the proximity of Finland both to Russia and the front-line states [NATO], as well as the fact that its government is the embodiment of liberal democracy, it is an ideal candidate for armament of F-35 during growing geopolitical uncertainty in its surroundings” , – Publications say.
In December 19FortyFive, it wrote that the potential transaction for the acquisition of Finland F-35 Lightning II, which should be approved by Washington, “puts more fighters of the fifth generation on the threshold of Russia, which will surely upset Moscow.”
In the same month, the Finnish government officially announced the intention to buy 64 aircraft F-35A Lightning II modifications Block 4.