So you're interested in a future in defense?
Welcome to Defense Linkage!
Learn about what this course is and what it can offer you!
Meet big industry players!
Including Patria, Saab and 61N.
This course was created by Aalto with participation from several large industry players. It aims to give students an opportunity to innovate and learn about the ethics and norms of technology use in the military.
Patria - Finland's Own
Patria is owned 50.1% by the Finnish government
Through its many subsidiaries and joint ventures, it has a hand in a wide range of defense related sectors and partnerships with a wide range of parties. Let's look at just one of these ventures.
Nammo AS
A collaboration between Finland's Patria and Norway's government
A massive player in the ammunitions manufacturing, the products of Nammo's industries have been found as far out as Rafah - where it was used against civilian neighborhoods.
How much accountability falls on Nammo?
How much of it falls on Patria?
How much of it on the Finnish government?
When if is not an option
This is Patria's motto.
It is stated boldly on their website, interspersed with images of tanks alongside scientists - perhaps you someday.
Did they not have an option in their dealings?
What options does Aalto have?
What options do you have?
SAAB
Swedish arms giant
In addition to being a partner for this course, SAAB works extensively with Aalto. Recently having renewed their research collaboration agreement for another decade.
Saab values social engagement
While Saab finances courses and research in Aalto, its Danish subsidiary supplies parts for Israel's F-35s.
It's a human right to feel safe.
This is Saab's motto.
Are Palestinian children not entitled to the same?
You have a choice.
You can make yourself heard.
If you feel educational institutions have higher standards of ethics to uphold, let them know. Talk to your professors, talk to the university administration, tell them that these are not your values.