Defence Industry: Finland and Ukraine signed an MoU on quality assurance in defence materiel production, setting a framework for cooperation as both countries deepen industrial ties. Air Raid Rules for Work: Finland’s government recommends that employees can stop working during air raid alerts without losing pay, with compensation for missed workdays and possible support if drone threats drive major business costs. Military Tech for NATO Flanks: Milrem Robotics pitched a robotised concept for NATO’s eastern approaches, aiming to detect, contain and neutralise threats with unmanned systems to buy time for decisions. Cyber/Comms for Combat: Savox Communications launched MissionCore, positioning it as an open digital backbone to unify fragmented battlefield data without forcing forces to scrap legacy gear. Online Retail Compliance: Finland will require online stores to offer an easy, in-platform cancellation function from 19 June, aligning with EU consumer protection changes. Industrial Skills & Productivity: A study estimates sickness absences cost Finland about €5bn a year in lost productivity, with Covid reversing earlier improvements. Aviation Restructuring: Finnish business jet operator Jetline started consultation to shut down flight operations, citing prolonged unprofitable performance. Bio-based Chemicals: UPM agreed to acquire IP from Avantium tied to plant-based MEG/MPG production, expanding its biobased chemicals options. Shipping Sanctions: The UK intercepted a Russian shadow-fleet tanker in the Channel, and analysis says six sanctioned Russian-linked ships abruptly altered course after the seizure.