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Arrow 23 The Armoured Brigade will lead the Army mechanized exercise Arrow 23 at the Pohjankangas shooting and training area in Niinisalo from 1 to 14 May 2023. Of the total strength of ca. 2200 persons taking part in the exercise, more than one t...https://maavoimat.fi/en/arrow-23-en
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9.4.2025 | The training exercise entity of the Army will start at the end of April to continue until early June in all of Finland. The exercises will strengthen the alliance’s ability for joint operating, build-up of combat power, and its concentration across Finland.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/army-training-exercises-this-spring-to-focus-on-strengthening-joint-operating
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The Finnish Defence Forces and NATO Finland became a NATO member state on April 4th, 2023. As a NATO member, Finland is a part of alliance's common defence. A NATO membership does not diminish the need for a strong own defence. Finland's military ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/natoen
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22.1.2024 | In 2024, the Finnish Defence Forces’ training exercise activity will be increasingly international. The increase in the volume of international exercises to be attended arises from the NATO membership and from the fact that allies participate in a growing number of national exercises. According to the plan, this year will involve up to slightly more than 100 international training exercise events held in Finland and overseas.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-training-exercise-activity-will-be-increasingly-international
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25.9.2023 | The participation of the Defence Forces in the United Nations-led operation MINUSMA in Mali has ended. Finnish peacekeepers returned home on Sunday 24 September 2023.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1948673/the-finnish-defence-forces-participation-in-the-united-nations-crisis-management-operation-in-mali-has-ended
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1.9.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces will participate in the Denmark-led Arctic Endurance 26 -exercise complex in the Arctic region in early autumn. The exercise will be participated by service personnel from the Navy and from the Utti Jaeger Regiment.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-service-personnel-to-participate-in-the-denmark-led-arctic-endurance-26-exercise-framework
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Trident Juncture 2018 Finland took part in the international Trident Juncture 18 exercise hosted by Norway in October and November. The two-week NATO exercise saw troops operating in Norway as well as in Finland and Sweden. The exercise was mainly...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/trident-juncture-20181
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Nyland Brigade trains versatile coastal ranger troops with high performance capability Training The Nyland Brigade trains, among others, companies with coastal jaegers, mortar gunners and engineers as well as headquarters and signal companies, mil...https://merivoimat.fi/en/nyland-brigade/about-us
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1.9.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces will participate in the Denmark-led Arctic Endurance 26 -exercise complex in the Arctic region in early autumn. The exercise will be participated by service personnel from the Navy and from the Utti Jaeger Regiment.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-service-personnel-to-participate-in-the-denmark-led-arctic-endurance-26-exercise-framework
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Applying for cyber conscript training Applying for cyber conscript training happens through the special forces application process before the start of one’s military service. The application period for the cyber conscript training starting in July...https://intti.fi/en/cyber
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Commander, generals and Defence Command Finland as well as the centres.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us
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Puustinen, Aki Juhani Brigadier General Position Chief of Staff Finnish Air Force Date and place of birth 24 May 1972, Nilsiä Family Married Four children Education • Matriculation examination, Nilsiä Upper Secondary School 1992 • National Defence...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/aki-puustinen-en
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24.4.2024 | Satakunta Air Wing will host the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters between 25 April and 19 May 2024. The helicopters will participate in the Arrow 24 exercise led by the Armoured Brigade.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/1951206/british-ah-64e-apache-attack-helicopters-to-operate-from-pirkkala-air-base
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Executive Office The Executive Office supports the work of the Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces and the leadership of the Defence Command. The Executive Office is responsible for the Defence Command’s planning and preparation duties relatin...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/executive-office
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About us The most important tasks of the Pori Brigade are the training of wartime troops, the management of conscription matters in Western Finland and the implementation of executive assistance provided by the Finnish Defence Forces in Western Fi...https://maavoimat.fi/en/pori-brigade/about-us
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2.5.2023 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment will command the exercise Southern Griffin 23 in Southern Finland during 10 – 21 May 2023. The total strength of the exercise will be up to c. 1,150 personnel.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/utti-jaeger-regiment-s-main-exercise-for-the-spring-to-develop-international-joint-operating-ability
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There is strength in youth! The Conscript Band of the Finnish Defence Forces represents the Defence Forces both at home and abroad. It is formed each year from about 90 of the most skilled musicians in the age group entering military service. The ...https://sotilasmusiikki.fi/en/conscript-band
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26.7.2024 | A detachment from the United States Marine Corps, a combination of subordinate units from II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) has arrived in Finland and will train together with Nyland Brigade until the end of August. The detachment with a strength of approximately 60 Marines will be deployed in Nyland Brigade, Dragsvik and it will operate mainly within the Brigade´s training areas.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/united-states-marine-corps-continue-its-co-operation-with-nyland-brigade
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24.4.2024 | Satakunta Air Wing will host the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters between 25 April and 19 May 2024. The helicopters will participate in the Arrow 24 exercise led by the Armoured Brigade.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/british-ah-64e-apache-attack-helicopters-to-operate-from-pirkkala-air-base
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Viitasaari, Markku Tapio Brigadier General Position Director of the National Defence Unit, Ministry of Defence Date and place of birth 18 September 1969 Espoo Family Married One child Career Matriculation examination, Tapiola High School 1988 Mili...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/markku-viitasaari-en
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2.5.2023 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment will command the exercise Southern Griffin 23 in Southern Finland during 10 – 21 May 2023. The total strength of the exercise will be up to c. 1,150 personnel.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/utti-jaeger-regiment-s-main-exercise-for-the-spring-to-develop-international-joint-operating-ability
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Laaksonen, Ari Matti Brigadier General Position Chief of Army operations Date and place of birth 1970, Helsinki Family Married Two children Career Matriculation examination, Helsingin Yhteislyseon lukio 1989 Conscript service, Armoured Brigade 199...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/en/ari-laaksonen
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10.2.2023 | The National Defence University is conducting a research project on the stress and recovery of cadets. The study examines stress in cadets caused by the shooting and combat exercise in Vuosanka in January and the impacts that the three-week exercise may have on body composition and physical and cognitive functional capacity.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951210/cadet-stress-and-recovery-studied-in-an-international-research-project
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Lebanon UNIFIL Established in 1978, the UN-led UNIFIL is tasked to assist the Lebanese population by creating a secure and stable environment in its area of operation. Finland participates in the operation with approximately 200 peacekeepers in to...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/lebanon-unifil
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Long-term development is the key to sustained air defence capability Maintenance and enhancement of the nation's air defence is among the primary tasks of the Finnish Air Force. This requires the continuous development of air defence capabilities ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/development-of-finlands-air-defence-capability
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31.12.2024 | The Finnish Defence Forces' participation in Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) has ended on 31 December 2024. At the time of the decision, the strength of Finland's Crisis Management Force in Iraq (SKJI) was approximately 70 soldiers. The Finnish personnel returned to Finland on Sunday, 29 December 2024.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/the-finnish-defence-forces-participation-in-the-oir-operation-in-iraq-has-ended
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Finnish Defence Studies Finnish Defence Studies is a peer-reviewed publication series under the auspices of the Finnish National Defence University. Its goal is to publish high-quality research within military sciences that is of interest for inte...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/finnish-defence-studies-en
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As a territorial surveillance authority, the Air Force surveils and protects Finland's territorial integrity.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/surveillance-and-protection-of-finnish-airspace
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1.2.2023 | In the region of Lapland, the Jaeger Brigade will arrange training in winter conditions for US troops from 6 February to 7 March 2023.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/international-training-cooperation-to-continue-at-the-jaeger-brigade
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EUTM Somalia Established in 2010, EUTM Somalia aims to support the development of the Somali security forces by providing training and advice. The overall strength of the Finnish personnel in the operation is 12 persons. EUTM Somalia supports the ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/somalia-eutm-somalia1
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2.5.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Governor of Virginia Glen Youngkin signed a Letter of Intent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the Virginia National Guard relating to the accession on 2 May 2024. The Letter of Intent provides for a start of co-operation between the Finnish Defence Forces and the Virginia National Guard.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-accession-to-the-united-states-national-guard-state-partnership-program-co-operation-to-take-the-form-of-training-and-exercising-co-operation
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1.2.2023 | In the region of Lapland, the Jaeger Brigade will arrange training in winter conditions for US troops from 6 February to 7 March 2023.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/international-training-cooperation-to-continue-at-the-jaeger-brigade
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Finnish Rapid Deployment Force Serving as a conscript in the Finnish Rapid Deployment force literally paves your way to serving as a peace keeper. Apart from undergoing training in military national defence, the trainees receive specialization tra...https://intti.fi/en/finnish-rapid-deployment-force
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11.5.2023 | The Finnish Defence Forces participated in the Swedish Armed Forces' main exercise Aurora 23 with over a thousand soldiers from the Army, Navy and Air Force as well as the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command. The exercise, which took place in Southern Sweden for about 26,000 people, ends on 11 May.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/exercise-aurora-23-developed-preparedness-to-defend-the-baltic-sea-region-together-with-international-partners
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Protecting Airspace over Northern Finland and Entire Nation Lapland Air Wing provides round-the-clock surveillance and air policing of Finland's airspace and its adjacent areas. With Colonel Saku Joukas at the helm, the air wing employs around 430...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/lapland-air-command/about-us
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31.10.2022 | The Jaeger Brigade is organising arctic condition training for the eFP Battlegroup of the British Army to Estonia during October-November in Sodankylä.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/international-training-and-exercise-activity-continuing-in-the-jaeger-brigade
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31.10.2022 | The Jaeger Brigade is organising arctic condition training for the eFP Battlegroup of the British Army to Estonia during October-November in Sodankylä.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/international-training-and-exercise-activity-continuing-in-the-jaeger-brigade
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23.5.2022 | Mine countermeasures vessel Vahterpää and FGS Sachsen of the German Navy rehearse together in the Gulf of Finland in international waters 23-24 May.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/finland-and-germany-train-together-in-international-waters
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4.9.2026 | Chief of Defence Command Finland, Lieutenant General Vesa Virtanen visited Boden, Sweden 2–3 September 2026. The topic of the visit was Finnish-Swedish defence cooperation (FISE), particularly from the perspective of Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF Finland).https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/chief-of-defence-command-finland-visits-sweden-finland-and-sweden-tighten-their-cooperation-in-the-high-north-and-baltic-sea
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Work in the Defence Forces Would you like to know more about work in the Defence Forces? Please keep in mind that a person appointed to a post within the Defence Forces must be a Finnish citizen and fulfil the eligibility requirements for a govern...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/work-in-the-defence-forces