Elomatic’s Jarkko Aakkula awarded the Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Cross of Merit

Jarkko Aakkula, Elomatic

Dr. Tech. Jarkko Aakkula, Lead Consulting Engineer at Elomatic, has been awarded the Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Cross of Merit in recognition of his long-standing contributions to the development of maintenance operations, military supply security, and defense logistics.

The Defence Forces presented the prestigious decoration, accompanied by a clasp, to Aakkula during the Finnish Defence Forces’ Flag Day celebrations on June 4 in Turku, Finland. The awarding of this particular distinction is rare: this year, only three individuals received the Cross of Merit with a clasp.

“It has been a rewarding experience to work with the Defence Forces over the years. The results we have achieved are based on mutual trust and strong, interactive collaboration. I humbly accept this recognition as a reflection of customer satisfaction and wear it with pride,” Aakkula says.

Aakkula has participated in joint defense sector projects for over 35 years. He has played a significant role in developing and maintaining the composite repair capability of airborne equipment.

The Logistics Cross of Merit is a recognition established by the Defence Command’s Logistics and Materiel Division and the Finnish Logistics Officers’ Association. It may be awarded to an individual, company, or organization for exceptional merit in advancing the logistics and maintenance operations of the Finnish Defence Forces.