Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark to participate in NATO MRTT air transport fleet

On Thursday 5 June 2025, the defence ministers of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark signed a Letter of Intent on Participation in NATO’s Multi-Role Multinational Tanker Transport (MRTT) Fleet (MMF) at the meetings of NATO defence ministers.

The letter of intent seeks to develop cooperation between the countries within the framework of the existing multi-role aircraft fleet, for example, with respect to building air-to-air refuelling, strategic air transport and medical evacuation capabilities.

“Since Finland and Sweden joined NATO, Nordic Defence Cooperation has expanded to include areas that are part of NATO's joint deterrence and defence. This will strengthen and supplement the defence capabilities of the Nordic countries as well as the entire Euro-Atlantic area,” said Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.

Finland is the chair of Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) this year.

Inquiries: Jarkko Sirkkanen, Senior Staff Officer, Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140 188