Patria Completes Assembly of Finland’s First F135 Engine

Finnish defense company Patria has completed assembly of the country’s first F135 engine, a milestone in Finland’s growing aerospace and defense capabilities. The engine is designed to power F-35 fighter aircraft and forms part of a broader program to support Finland’s future fleet. The assembly demonstrates Patria’s expanding role in advanced military maintenance and industrial cooperation. Officials say the achievement could strengthen domestic expertise, supply chains, and national security as Finland prepares to receive its aircraft in coming years ahead.