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The main reason is one that is best not said out loud. Esp in 2021. This is a NATO buy in.

• mlindner 4y ago
  Except Finland wasn't part of NATO nor had plans to join NATO when this deal was negotiated.
  • actionfromafar 4y ago
    Can't hurt to cozy up to NATO anyways. Finland bought F18s during the Cold War.
    • psychphysic 4y ago
      Exactly, that's why it was so important.