The Nordics Are Gearing Up Their Armies! | Finland, Norway, Denmark & Sweden's Upgrades

In this video, we continue our series on Nordic military expansion, focusing on the army—a branch where I spent most of my career. After covering the expanding Nordic navies and the potent Nordic air forces, it's time to explore how Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are bolstering their land forces for the future, effectively creating one of Europe's largest land armies by increasing its inventory of tanks, artillery and AFVs, as well as increasing the amounts of active personnel.

We'll dive into:

•Personnel increases and training enhancements
•Major equipment acquisitions and upgrades, including:
•New tanks and armored fighting vehicles
•Advanced artillery systems, from K9, to Archer & Atmos
•Cutting-edge air defense capabilities and how the Nordics are gearing up to defend NATO from Russia
•Finland's emerging role as a command hub for Nordic land forces

The significance of this unified Nordic land defense strategy
From Sweden's Stridsvagn 123 upgrades to Norway's state-of-the-art Leopard 2A8s, and from Finland's artillery prowess to Denmark's air defense investments, we'll explore how the Nordic countries are creating one of Europe's most formidable land forces.

Join me as we analyze the strategic importance of this expansion and its impact on regional security. Whether you're a military enthusiast or simply interested in geopolitics, this video offers valuable insights into the changing landscape of Nordic defense.

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00:00 - 01:00 Introduction
01:00 - 04:14 Artillery
04:14 - 06:11 Tanks
06:11 - 07:51 AFVs and APCs
07:51 - 08:19 Air Defense
08:19 - 08:50 Spend
08:50 - 09:12 Personnel 2023
09:12 - 12:40 Personnel 2030
12:40 - 13:06 Comparing with UK, France & Germany
13:06 - 14:09 NORDEFCO, Training & Intergration
14:10 - 14:54 Finnish NORDEFCO Army Command
14:54 - 16:02 Why does it matter?

#military #nordics #nato

[formatique_arschloch]

As a Finn I don't think there's any other region in the world where several neighbouring countries have such a strong brotherhood and feeling of mutual respect.

[TomNyon]

Finnish army sergeant here, its nice to see the Nordics work together, nato is important but the Nordic alliance both militarily and economocally is even more important.

[malthe]

Love all my Nordic brothers out there❤
United as one

[larsbjrnson]

We Nordics turn into a fine tuned military force together. I am norwegian air force veteran.

[treehug]

As a Finn i see Swedes and Norwegians as my bros, lets hold the line and do everything together.

[sheluvsAz]

Finnish special force reservist here, i am glad we have our nordic brothers on our side and we surely got yours. We all have the one and only big enemy, Russia. No matter who is the most powerful of us. We are in this together! We have to keep our nordic countries and its history within our own people.

We are in NATO, but it doesn’t matter, we have our allies overseas or across Europe, but the most IMPORTANT thing is having you nordic countries as brothers!

we have the same flag in different colors, lets keep it that way!

Love you guys! Once again hopefully we never meet in this matter.

[impanium]

As a swede, we're always gonna have huge banter and rivalry between nordic countries. But when the shit hits the fan, we're one unit nowadays.

[Finnishguy]

Thank you once again great video, NORDIC BROTHERS and SISTERS TOGETHER

[F_ScottinTexas]

As an American, I think it’s awesome to see the unity of the Nordics for collective defense. I’m proud that we’re all allies. Much respect brothers. 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇳🇴 🇫🇮🇺🇸

[finman]

Now finally after 500 dark years of waiting, we finally have our Kalmar Union in full force again! 😁

[marcuseriksson]

Finland is the Forward Operating Base, Sweden is the production and logistics hub, Norway is the lock in the north and Denmark the lock in the southern sea lanes.

[Istrino]

Thanks for another great vid! The Nordics together! ❤🇸🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇩🇰🇧🇻❤

[ordningsmannen]

Also Finland has about 100 CV90’s which currently are undergoing a midlife upgrade.

[TrentSteel.]

Some Nato country in need of help.

Sweden: ja ja vi can bring few thousand soldiers okej?
Norway: Okej few thousand no more, no more please.
Denmark: We can spare few soldiers and few tanks.
Finland: is 800, 000 soldiers enough?

Gotta love the Finns..

[jorgenlarsen]

As Danish. We should learn from Finland and have a far, far better preparedness, bigger army and reserve force.

Reintroduce general conscription for all men and women, transfer to the reserve force after conscription with regular call-ups for drills.

In cooperation with the other Nordic countries ensure the production of military equipment. Of course with a certain division of labor. Joint Nordic production and purchase will ensure that it is profitable.

Significant improvement of civil protection. Denmark is a flat, small country, so it is especially important to have shelters etc.

Will it be expensive. Yes god damn it will be expensive, but there must NEVER EVER be an April 9th ​​again.

[FabiLabiX]

You forgot to add that from now on. Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland share a combat uniform (NCUS - Nordic Combat Uniform System).👍

[carro-xboz]

all of us in the north.. finland denmark norway and sweden, , , when shit hits the fan we are combined and help eachother! dont mess with the north!

[janisblack]

Well equipped, well trained and well coordinated. You can’t get better than that. 🇨🇦

[Nels]

Öka amo-produktionen, Ryssarna kör dygnet runt. Vi måste också ge Ukraina vad dom behöver. Verkstad gäller.

[MilitaryRated]

And yes, I know - I didn't mention all the upgrades in every single army - it would probably take so long that people who aren't into pure military equipment would tune out. This video focused heavily on how the personell is increasing and how the Nordic armies will work together under NORDEFCO. Hope you enjoy it!