Finland to host NATO reconnaiscense drones

Finland is preparing to host large unmanned NATO reconnaissance drones, which will operate temporarily from a Finnish airbase, Report informs via Yle.

The deployment is part of a trial by NATO of reconnaissance flights originating in northern Europe.

According to Yle sources, the trial will take place in June in Pirkkala, just outside Tampere, which will be used as a base for NATO unmanned aerial vehicles for a few weeks. Sources say that the systems infrastructure required for the temporary deployment is currently being built. The drones will be accompanied by specialised operational personnel.

Finland is seen a geographic location of interest for NATO reconnaissance drones operations, as they will be able to fly for longer periods over northern regions, for example, in Norwegian sea areas.