The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has received the final quotations for the HX Programme from five fighter manufacturers. Next, the quotations will be evaluated in line with the invitation for tenders and the programme’s decision model to make a procurement proposal. After the evaluation of quotations is completed in autumn 2021, the Finnish Government will decide on the procurement, on proposal by the Ministry of Defence, at the end of 2021.
Options for Finnish Air Force's new fighter are : Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale , Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-35A and Saab Gripen (Picture source: Finnish Air Force)