The man believed to be Hezbollah's most senior military commander in Syria's war has been killed in Damascus. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36283424
Interesting that these vehicles are going to be manufactured in Poland. http://patria.fi/en/media/news/patria-amv-vehicle-selected-united-arab-emirates
Most likely not. They want to start production after that date. And there may be delays. And Japanese needs will come first. Really? i thought they were further along the schedule. Decision is made between 2021-2022.
Finland isn't going to buy two fighters because it would be more expensive to operate two different types. It's idea spread around by few politicians, clueless media, and swedes.
If they worry about the price tag of Gripen F, I can't see that the F-35 is in their price range... Or do they believe the Norwegian "study"? USAF paid roughly 100 million from their F-35A's and the price is only going down. Gripen F hasn't even performed maiden flight.