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The Finnish Defence Forces

The Finnish Defence Forces secures Finland’s territorial integrity, the livelihood and basic rights of its population and the freedom of action of the government, as well as defends the rule of law. This will not change as a Nato member state.

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Voluntary military service for women

National Parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces

Air Force 4.6.2025

The national parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces will be held on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 in Kuopio. Karelia Air Wing, in cooperation with the City of Kuopio, is responsible for organising the event. The parade is part of Kuopio's cele...

Swedish Navy's HMS Gävle and HMS Trossö in the Swedish archipelago during exercise Aurora 23.

Navy’s spring main exercise underway - Narrow Waters 25 brings together Allies from the Baltic Sea region

Navy 16.5.2025

Exercise Narrow Waters 25 is held in the Archipelago Sea, the Gulf of Finland and on Finland’s southern coast 21.-28.5.

A picture of the President of the Republic, Alexander Stubb, jogging with three conscripts.

Commander-in-Chief’s physical activity programme supports preparing for conscript service

Defence Forces 14.4.2025

President of the Republic Alexander Stubb is part of a campaign for increasing physical activity that aims to encourage young people to get moving.

Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces

Defence Forces 27.6.2023

General Janne Jaakkola is the commander of the FDF. The commander takes the strategic decisions on national military defence and commands the activities of the services and the National Defence University.