Finnish Air Force Main Military Exercise to Start September 25

Published at: Sep 15 2023 - 15:31 / Updated at: Sep 19 2023 - 08:31

Ruska 23 live air exercise will take place 25–30 September 2023, the Finnish Air Force writes in a press release.

The Ruska 23 exercise will involve some 60 aircraft and some 4,500 personnel. It is the Finnish Air Force's main military exercise.

The exercise will train cadre and reservists mainly of Lapland and Satakunta Air Commands. The exercise will involve some 2,600 reservists. All Finnish Air Force units will participate in the exercise. In addition, aircraft and personnel from Finland’s partner countries and allies will participate in the exercise.