Insta Considers Land Mine Production Amid Finland's Treaty Withdrawal

Finnish tech giant Insta plans to produce land mines as Finland exits an international ban. Citing Russian threats, Finland joins Poland and the Baltics in leaving the Ottawa Treaty. Insta, exploring land mine production, has developed alternative explosive devices and new weapons technology, despite international disapproval.

In a significant policy shift, Finnish technology conglomerate Insta has expressed interest in manufacturing anti-personnel land mines in Finland. The potential move comes as Finland announced plans to exit the Ottawa Treaty, an international agreement banning such mines.

NATO member Finland, citing long-term threats from Russia, plans to join Poland and the Baltic states in retracting from the treaty. Insta is among the first companies to signal interest in mine production, a move that could lead to stockpiling on Finland's extensive border with Russia.

While Insta CEO Tapio Kolunsarka mentioned the company is considering expanding its strategic partnership with the Finnish Defence Forces to include land mines, no definitive production decision has been made. The company has also not ruled out supplying mines internationally, but emphasizes the need to explore synergies with their existing technologies that aim to replace traditional land mines.

(With inputs from agencies.)