Defence Forces to join Estonia’s centennial parade

Finnish Defence Forces will participate in the celebrations of the independence centenary of Estonia, said an official press release.

Estonian Chief of Defence General Riho Terras has invited the Finnish Defence Forces to take part in the Independence Day Parade of Estonia on February 24, 2018.

The Finnish Defence Forces will participate in the centennial parade of Estonia’s independence by honouring the occasion with the Swallow-Tailed State Flag and by posting a three-person strong flag guard comprising personnel from the Guard Jaeger Regiment.

Furthermore, the event will be attended by a K9 Thunder armoured howitzer in the Finnish colours of blue and white, although on this occasion its crew does not include Finnish soldiers.

The presence of the armoured howitzer draws from the agreement between South Korea and Finland on presenting this vehicle outside of Finland. Currently, Estonia is in the process of preparing for the K9 Thunder acquisition procurement.