{"id":36235,"date":"2023-04-07T17:19:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T17:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/c4isrnet\/uncategorized\/2023\/04\/07\/finland-to-buy-israels-davids-sling-air-defense-system\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:16:28","slug":"finland-to-buy-israels-davids-sling-air-defense-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/c4isrnet\/battlefield-tech\/2023\/04\/07\/finland-to-buy-israels-davids-sling-air-defense-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Finland to buy Israel\u2019s David\u2019s Sling air defense system"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finnish Ministry of Defense plans to buy the David\u2019s Sling air defense system in a \u20ac316 million (U.S. $345 million) deal announced just one day after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2023\/04\/04\/finland-joins-nato-dealing-blow-to-russia-for-ukraine-war\/\" target=\"_blank\">Finland joined NATO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finland\u2019s Ministry of Defence said it \u201cauthorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure the David\u2019s Sling system as the next long-range air defence system of Finland.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David\u2019s Sling was developed as part of a joint program between the Israel Missile Defense Organization and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, with Israel\u2019s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems serving as the prime contractor. Rafael also makes <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.defensenews.com%2Ftraining-sim%2F2022%2F04%2F15%2Fisrael-successfully-tests-new-laser-missile-defense-system%2F&#038;data=05%7C01%7Cmcenser%40mco.com%7C5e908a4bacb24453cc9c08db36d6c494%7C1d5c96e57ee2446dbed8d0f8c50edea5%7C1%7C0%7C638164068288151658%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=7V1k15dZMh4YEfNNuSE1FeS6OTHJLZ2FJBi3BlnHWa8%3D&#038;reserved=0\">the Iron Dome<\/a> air defense system, which is for shorter range threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will be the first export of the David\u2019s Sling system. The system is designed to intercept advanced aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, aircrafts, UAVs and cruise missiles, Israel\u2019s Ministry of Defense said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the statement, the procurement process took several years and was a competitive process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finland said the system will extend the operational range of Finland\u2019s ground-based air defense capabilities significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe minimum flight altitude requirement of the system was set at 15,000 meters in the request for quotation,\u201d Finland\u2019s Ministry of Defense said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen added in the statement that the \u201cacquisition will create a new capability for the Finnish Defence Forces to intercept targets at high altitude. At the same time we are continuing the ambitious and long-term development of Finland\u2019s defence capability in a new security environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement with Israel includes interceptors, launchers and radars. While Rafael is the prime contractor, the agreement involves work with IAI\u2019s Elta subsidiary regarding the multi-mission radar for the system, and also Elbit Systems, which makes the command and control system. Together, these are Israel\u2019s three largest defense companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement will require the U.S. to provide a sales release approval, both the Israeli and Finnish statements noted. Neither elaborated on when that approval might be expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finnish version of the system will be manufactured and integrated as a collaboration between Israeli, American and Finnish contractors, led by Rafael and Raytheon Technologies, the Israeli statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finland\u2019s statement noted the main contract is worth \u20ac213 million and includes an immediate exercise of options for another \u20ac103 million. The contract also includes other unspecified options for \u20ac216 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the Finnish statement notes \u201cthe procurement contract will include a separate part between the Israel Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Defence of Finland to ensure the security of supply of the system. 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