Finland buys millions of tons of minerals from local companies

Finland's Armed Forces plan to purchase 1 million anti-personnel mines from local manufacturers due to the deteriorating security situation in the country. One.uz reports this.

Approximately 100 million euros are expected to be allocated for the purchase. Yle reported this.

It is stated that the Finnish army aims to initiate the production of mines within the country. This process is planned to be implemented by 2028.

According to Colonel Riku Mikkonen of the Finnish Land Forces Command, there are approximately five companies capable of producing such weapons in the country. Withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention

This plan is being implemented following Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines.

The country's withdrawal from this international agreement came into force on January 10, 2026. The Finnish government explained the decision by defense needs and changing security conditions.

Previously, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo had called Russia a long-term threat to the country and European security. Finland officially announced its decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention in July 2025.

This step has also been taken by other countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. January 2026