Finland is considering creating anti-tank barriers to protect NATO's eastern flank while Russia "rebuilds its military capabilities," the country's military chief, Lt. Gen. Passi Valimki, told Bloomberg. According to him, Helsinki's strategy aims to "contain Russia". Finland has a long border with Russia (1,340 km), and military leaders need to understand how fortifications, such as anti-tank trenches, will behave in harsh northern conditions and whether they will become "artificial ponds" due to the climate, the commander noted. Valimaki added that Finland is investigating anti-tank barriers similar to those in Ukraine. He emphasized that a defensive capability requires not only the removal of missiles and UAVs, but also the ability to launch pre-emptive strikes on Israeli launchers. To ensure security, Finland is implementing a comprehensive plan to modernize its ground forces, which will continue until the late 2030s. At least 11.6 billion euros have been allocated for it. It is planned to expand the fleet of K9 howitzers, develop MLRS, replace the BMP-2 and fighter jets, acquire the Israeli anti-missile defense system "Davids Sling", as well as create defense capabilities.