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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.

The Navy launches several exercises in the northern Baltic Sea and coastal areas

Navy 13.5.2022

During the exercises that start on Friday 13th May, the troops will train, among other things, protection of maritime traffic, generation of situation picture as well as coastal combat tasks and the use of fire. The training will continue until the e...

National Parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces to be held in Helsinki

Defence Forces 11.5.2022

The national parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces will be held in Helsinki on 4 June 2022. Along the review of troops and pass in review, the programme will also include an equipment display, and the Finnish Defence Forces’ summer tou...

The Defence Forces muster out almost 8 000 conscripts into the reserve - a record number of women trained this year

Defence Forces 14.2.2022

On Thursday 16 December, 7 887 conscripts muster out from the Defence Forces’ brigade-level units. Of these conscripts, 272 are women. In 2021, a record number of women - 885 in total - have been trained for the reserve.

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.