Sweden welcomes Italy's participation in NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland
Government Offices of Sweden
Press release from Ministry of Defence
Published 24 October 2025
Italy has announced its participation in NATO's Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland, led by Sweden.
As Framework Nation for FLF Finland, Sweden is leading the ongoing work on developing the multinational battlegroup, in close cooperation with Finland as Host Nation, NATO and other Allies. A Swedish battalion-size battlegroup will be the core of the FLF.
"It is good for Nordic and transatlantic security that Italy is now joining FLF Finland. Together with the United Kingdom, France and the Nordic countries, we are strengthening deterrence against Russia in northern Europe", says Minister of Defence Pål Jonson.
At the NATO Summit in the Hague on 24 June, Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom expressed their intention to be engaged in the further development of the Forward Land Forces in Finland.
Together with the Nordic countries and three European Allies with strong military capabilities, we enhance Allied deterrence and defence in the High North and for the whole Alliance.
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