Nordic defence cooperation, Nordefco

The Finnish Defence Forces sustains continuous cooperation with the other Nordic Armed Forces. Nordic defence cooperation has a long history. The deepening of Nordic security and defence cooperation will strengthen the security of Finland and the other Nordic countries. It also complements NATO's collective defence and deterrence.

NORDEFCO

As a result of the changed security policy environment in Europe, the importance of Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) between the five Nordic countries has deepened in recent years. Finland’s and Sweden’s membership in NATO and Denmark's decision to participate in EU defence cooperation have created the conditions for closer Nordic defence cooperation. 

The key objective of Nordic defence cooperation is that the countries' defence forces, as a separate group and together with other allies, can conduct joint operations in all situations. Nordic defence cooperation supports and complements NATO, and the countries' ability to operate together strengthens the alliance as a whole. 

Nordic defence cooperation is carried out in the following areas: 

-    Operational planning 

-    Military mobility 

-    Capability development

-    Military security of Supply

-    Defence industrial base strengthening

-    Defence policy dialogue

Finnish Chairmanship 2025

NORDEFCO's Chairmanship rotates annually between Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Finland holds the Chairmanship of NORDEFCO 2025. Finland last held the Chair in 2021. 

Holding the Chair involves, for example, responsibility for organising and hosting a number of meetings at military and political level. 

The Chair nation is responsible for leading and developing cooperation in line with NORDEFCO's long-term goals. During Finland's Chairmanship, the focus will be on the implementation of NORDEFCO's Vision 2030. The vision guides Nordic defence co-operation until 2030.