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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.

General conscription and a large reserve are able to defend Finland if the need rises

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The Finnish Defence Forces’ reserve comprises 900,000 Finnish citizens. The wartime strength of the Finnish Defence Forces is 280,000 soldiers.

Powerful equipment and materiel are protecting Finland against possible threats

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Main battle tank Leopard 2A6 and the new Locheed Martin F-35A Lightning II create a threshold against potential use of force against Finland.

A possible NATO membership does not diminish the need for a strong own defence

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Finland's military defence remains the core task of the Defence Forces, and Finland continues to decide on the principles of military national defence itself.

Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces

Defence Forces 5.2.2021

General Timo Kivinen 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.