Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war
Finland and Estonia have reported delays in U.S. defense equipment deliveries due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted that some U.S. stock is being redirected, while Estonia's President Alar Karis mentioned specific delays related to HIMARS rocket systems. Both leaders emphasized the need for Europe to accelerate the development of its own defense industry.
- ▪U.S. defense deliveries to Europe are being delayed because of the Middle East war.
- ▪Finnish President Alexander Stubb indicated that some U.S. stock is being delivered elsewhere due to the conflict in Iran.
- ▪Estonia's President Alar Karis confirmed delays in HIMARS rocket systems and called for faster development of Europe's defense industry.
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Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEstonia's President Alar Karis and Finland's President Alexander Stubb during the delegation meeting of the state visit of the Estonian presidential couple in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, April 28, 2026. Lehtikuva/Emmi Korhonen/via REUTERSPublished Apr 28, 2026, 06:23 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 06:28 PMListenHELSINKI, April 28 - Some U.S. defence equipment deliveries to Europe are being delayed because of the war in the Middle East, the presidents of Finland and Estonia said on Tuesday.• Finnish President Alexander Stubb said some U.S.
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