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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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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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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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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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Commander, generals and Defence Command Finland as well as the centres.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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