Military Preparedness - Finland possesses a substantial artillery force, exceeding the combined artillery of France and Germany [1] - Despite its smaller population, Finland ranks seventh globally in total military personnel per capita [1] - Finland maintains obligatory military service, with 900,000 men and women having completed it [1] - Finland can deploy 280,000 personnel from reserves during wartime [2] - Finland's existing arsenal includes 62 F-18s, long-range missiles (land, sea, and air), and a recent acquisition of 64 F-35s [2] - Finland, along with Poland, possesses a significant artillery capability [2] Geopolitical Strategy - Finland emphasizes preparedness as a deterrent to war [1][2] - Other European nations are increasing their preparedness to avert potential crises [3]

Is Europe prepared to go to war. >> Well, I mean, our mentality is that the better you prepare, the less likely you're going to end up in in a war. >> Finland has a larger artillery than France and Germany combined.Despite being a small country with a fraction of the German and French population, per capita, Finland ranks seventh in the world in total military personnel number. We have obligatory military service. So 900,000 men and women that have done it.My son just finished his. I did mine in 1988 and 89 ...