The Finnish Defence Forces are purchasing FPV drones from Finnish company Insta in a multi-year agreement worth up to 14 million euros. The systems will primarily be used to train conscripts and will enable FPV training at all units at brigade level.
According to a press release from the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, the agreement was signed on 24 August and also covers training, spare parts and maintenance. The contract value of 14 million euros includes options.
The drones are being procured primarily for training purposes, but according to the Logistics Command they can also carry weapons and other payloads. The acquisition forms part of the Finnish Defence Forces' long-term development of capabilities in drones and other unmanned systems.
In a separate press release from Insta, the company states that the first systems have already been delivered. The drones are developed, tested and manufactured in Finland and have, according to Insta, been tested and approved by the Finnish Defence Forces.
Insta manufactures FPV drones in 7-inch and 10-inch sizes. The systems have a modular design that allows different payloads to be integrated depending on the task. The company describes the delivery as part of a broader system that also includes control, communication, training and maintenance, among other elements.
"The modern operational environment requires reliable and scalable solutions that can be adapted quickly, supported by strong expertise in technology and systems development. The development work has also drawn on international lessons from the changed security environment and the use of drones on the modern battlefield," says Tuure Lehtoranta, Senior Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Government Relations at Insta, in the company's press release.
The Finnish Army began training conscripts on FPV drones at the Army Academy (Markstridsskolan) in autumn 2025. From the start of 2026, the training was expanded to other units at brigade level. According to the Logistics Command, the new acquisition will make it possible to extend the training to all such units.
"Domestic drone production strengthens security of supply and supports the Finnish Defence Forces' operational readiness," says Brigadier General Juha-Matti Ylitalo, Deputy Head of the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, in Insta's press release.