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Defence Ministeri Häkkänen: The United States supports TNT production in Finland financially

Defence Ministeri Häkkänen: The United States supports TNT production in Finland financially

Ministry of Defence
Publication date 15.9.2026 17.30
Type:Press release

The cornerstone ceremony of the future TNT production facility was held in Pori on 15 September 2026. The project received $20 million in financial support from the United States.

"We decided to build the TNT production facility to meet the critical needs of Finland and NATO. Strengthening our defence industrial base contributes to our overall defence and creates jobs as well as prosperity. We have held discussions together with our Allies on their participation to the project. The financial support of the United States to this project is yet another demonstration of the deep defence cooperation between our countries," states Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.

The new TNT production facility will produce TNT for Finland's and NATO's needs and will enable long-term support to Ukraine. Oy Forcit Ab is responsible for the investment and the operation of the production facility.

Inquiries: Frans Peltonen, Senior Specialist, Ministry of Defence, tel. 0295 140 021.

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