The government is set to discuss increases to defence spending against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Finland is moving to boost its ground-based air defence capabilities and is currently choosing between two Israeli-made surface-to-air missile systems.

The government has not disclosed the deal’s price tag.

Appearing on Yle’s Ykkösaamu show on Saturday, Finland’s Defence Minister, Antti Kaikkonen,(Cen) said Finland was improving its anti-aircraft defence.

“It’s a substantial investment—a big one right after fighter jets,” he explained.

Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Adv