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International military crisis management and co-operation on bilateral, Nordic and European level as well as Nato partnership creates Finnish Defence Forces basis for international activities and networking.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/international-activities
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International co-operation is a part of the daily activities of the Air Force. The objective of co-operation is to share information and expertise with the key actors in the Air Force’s operating environment and to create opportunities for cost-effective training in the service’s main tasks.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/international-cooperation
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Defence Command Operations Division The Operations Division maintains and develops the Finnish Defence Forces' operational command capability and readiness. It enables operational command of the Finnish Defence Forces securing territorial integrit...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/operations-division
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International cooperation The stability of the Baltic Sea Region is important to the security of the Finnish people. The Finnish Navy participates constantly and in versatile ways in activities which strengthen the security and stability of the Ba...https://merivoimat.fi/en/international-co-operation
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International exercises The Defence Forces participate in 60-70 international exercises and training events a year. The majority of the exercises are conducted together with the EU, NATO and Nordic countries. The number of exercises is growing and...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/international-exercises
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International military crisis management Military crisis management is one of the Defence Forces' statutory tasks. Finland's participation in military crisis management is governed by our Act on Military Crisis ManagementOpens in a new tab . Finla...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/operations
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International military crisis management Military crisis management is one of the Defence Forces' statutory tasks. Read more International military crisis management Crisis management operations International activities All News Press release Army...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/frontpage
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The Defence Forces are committed to responsibility in their operations We operate environmentally friendly within the Finnish Defence Forces. We strive to reduce waste generation and improve sorting. Sustainable development is considered in the De...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/responsible-actor
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The Finnish Defence Forces International Centre The Finnish Defence Forces' International Centre (FINCENT) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence of military crisis management. The Centre organises courses for experts and leaders in...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/the-finnish-defence-forces-international-centre
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EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides was established as a response to attacks by Houthi rebels and the threat they pose in the Red Sea. The objectives of the operation include accompanying vessels in the operating area of ASPIDES,...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/red-sea-eunavfor-aspides-
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27.5.2026 | The fourth annual NATO Senior Leader Seminar (SLS) took place in Brussels from 14–16 April 2026, bringing together senior military and civilian leaders from across the Alliance. Building on the foundations laid in previous years, the seminar focused on adapting NATO’s Comprehensive Approach (CA) and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) to the evolving security landscape, with particular emphasis on the challenges posed by developments in Europe and the Middle East.https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/-/1951249/nato-senior-leader-seminar-2026-advancing-the-comprehensive-approach-and-multi-domain-operations-in-a-complex-security-environment-1
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10.8.2026 | The Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations of the Finnish Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Kari Nisula inspected the Finnish troops in the Kosovo Force (KFOR) operation in Kosovo on 5–6 August 2026.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1948673/deputy-chief-of-staff-operations-visited-kosovo
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EUNAVFOR MED - Operation Irini The primary task of EUNAVFOR MED Operation IRINI is to implement the UN arms embargo through the use of aerial, satellite and maritime assets. Operation IRINI was launched on 1 April 2020 to follow EUNAVFOR MED Opera...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/mediterranean-eunavfor-med-operation-irini
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Air Force situation picture operators and fighter controllers Situation picture operator and fighter controller non-commissioned officers operate in modern air surveillance and control system elements close to air surveillance, fighter control, an...https://intti.fi/en/air-force-situation-picture-operators-and-fighter-controllers
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Discover the role and resposibilities ot the Finnish Air Force Command, overseeing air operations, training, and development to ensure national security.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/about-us-aircom
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The Defence Forces Logistics Command is responsible for materiel acquisitions for the Defence Forces, the operational capability of troops, personnel and systems, and the availability of materiel.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/about-us
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The Defence Forces logistics system is an entity formed by the Defence Forces and its partners enabling the operations of the troops of Defence Forces and the development of its capabilities in all states of readiness.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/logistics-system
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The Logistics Command works with domestic and foreign cooperation partners on a regular basis in order to carry out its task to ensure the efficient use of the Defence Forces’ capabilities and execution of operations in all circumstances.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/international-cooperation
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22.7.2026 | Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a UN-mandated multinational NATO-led crisis management operation. Finnish peacekeepers have served in the operation since 1999. KFOR’s mission is to prevent hostilities between different ethnicities. KFOR cooperates with local authorities and other international organisations operating in the area to improve the national organisations and structures in Kosovo.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1950813/finnish-peacekeepers-continue-their-work-to-promote-stability-in-kfor-operation-in-kosovo
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22.7.2026 | Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a UN-mandated multinational NATO-led crisis management operation. Finnish peacekeepers have served in the operation since 1999. KFOR’s mission is to prevent hostilities between different ethnicities. KFOR cooperates with local authorities and other international organisations operating in the area to improve the national organisations and structures in Kosovo.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1950813/finnish-peacekeepers-continue-their-work-to-promote-stability-in-kfor-operation-in-kosovo
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22.7.2026 | Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a UN-mandated multinational NATO-led crisis management operation. Finnish peacekeepers have served in the operation since 1999. KFOR’s mission is to prevent hostilities between different ethnicities. KFOR cooperates with local authorities and other international organisations operating in the area to improve the national organisations and structures in Kosovo.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/finnish-peacekeepers-continue-their-work-to-promote-stability-in-kfor-operation-in-kosovo
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The Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest aerial warfare service branches in the world to operate without interruption since its establishment in 1918.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/history
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22.7.2026 | Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a UN-mandated multinational NATO-led crisis management operation. Finnish peacekeepers have served in the operation since 1999. KFOR’s mission is to prevent hostilities between different ethnicities. KFOR cooperates with local authorities and other international organisations operating in the area to improve the national organisations and structures in Kosovo.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-peacekeepers-continue-their-work-to-promote-stability-in-kfor-operation-in-kosovo
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12.2.2026 | The Finnish Crisis Management Force (SKJL) is participating in the UNIFIL operation in Southern Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL’s French-led Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR). The French-Finnish cooperation is close, and the forces participating in the operation spend a lot of time together, also outside of service hours.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1948673/commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-awarded-french-peacekeepers-international-service-medals
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16.6.2026 | Throughout the year, FINSOF and ESTSOF conscripts have trained in each other’s operational environments, gaining valuable experience and expertise while strengthening interoperability between the units.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/finnish-and-estonian-special-operations-forces-conscript-units-strengthen-interoperability-through-reciprocal-training-activities
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16.6.2026 | Throughout the year, FINSOF and ESTSOF conscripts have trained in each other’s operational environments, gaining valuable experience and expertise while strengthening interoperability between the units.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-and-estonian-special-operations-forces-conscript-units-strengthen-interoperability-through-reciprocal-training-activities
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21.8.2025 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment will lead an international special operations forces training exercise during 25 August – 12 September 2025. The exercise will develop the combined joint operating capability of special forces of the Alliance’s member nations in Northern Europe’s conditions.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/exercise-southern-griffin-25-to-develop-combined-joint-operating-capability-of-special-operations-forces-of-the-alliance-s-member-nations
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21.8.2025 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment will lead an international special operations forces training exercise during 25 August – 12 September 2025. The exercise will develop the combined joint operating capability of special forces of the Alliance’s member nations in Northern Europe’s conditions.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/exercise-southern-griffin-25-to-develop-combined-joint-operating-capability-of-special-operations-forces-of-the-alliance-s-member-nations
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20.5.2026 | Finland, the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden and the United States trained the protection of logistical nodes critical for military mobility from cyber threats in exercise Cyber Byte from 27 April to 13 May 2026. The exercise involved enhancing inter-authority cooperation between the Defence Forces, the National Cyber Security Centre and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency with the aim of preventing cyber threats.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/international-cooperation-to-counter-cyber-threats-against-military-mobility
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25.2.2026 | Commander of Allied Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM) Lieutenant General Richard E. Angle visited Finland on 23-25 February 2026.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/commander-of-allied-special-operations-forces-command-sofcom-visited-finland-also-a-special-operations-forces-winter-exercise-in-lapland
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9.6.2025 | General Bryan P. Fenton, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), visited Finland on 7 June. The visit was hosted by Lieutenant General Kari Nisula, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the Finnish Defence Forces. General Fenton also met with the Chief of Defence, General Janne Jaakkola.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/commander-of-the-united-states-special-operations-command-visited-finland-1
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22.7.2026 | Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a UN-mandated multinational NATO-led crisis management operation. Finnish peacekeepers have served in the operation since 1999. KFOR’s mission is to prevent hostilities between different ethnicities. KFOR cooperates with local authorities and other international organisations operating in the area to improve the national organisations and structures in Kosovo.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/finnish-peacekeepers-continue-their-work-to-promote-stability-in-kfor-operation-in-kosovo
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12.2.2026 | The Finnish Crisis Management Force (SKJL) is participating in the UNIFIL operation in Southern Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL’s French-led Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR). The French-Finnish cooperation is close, and the forces participating in the operation spend a lot of time together, also outside of service hours.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-awarded-french-peacekeepers-international-service-medals
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30.4.2024 | The Finnish Defence Forces will deploy staff officers to the European Union’s Naval Force EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides established in February 2024, and to the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian launched in December 2023, both of them active in the Red Sea and its adjacent areas. The objective of the operations is to secure free and safe navigation in the Red Sea.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1951215/defence-forces-to-participate-in-naval-operations-in-red-sea
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13.4.2023 | The Army Command held an international Joint Air Ground seminar to discuss operations integration in Helsinki 12-13 April.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/integration-of-ground-and-air-operations-was-discussed-in-an-international-seminar
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20.9.2023 | The advancement of information technology and the digitalization of society have changed the threat environment. The volume of threats has increased with the advancement of the international cyber domain accentuating the importance of international cooperation. Multinational cooperation in cyber operations was strengthened in a planning and exercise event held in Finland from 11 to 15 September 2023. The event was attended by experts from Finland, Sweden, the United States and Great Britain.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/international-cooperation-in-cyber-operations-strengthened-in-finland
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19.4.2023 | The Army will exercise across Finland and abroad during May-June. The objective of the exercises involves further developing Army interoperability and interoperable operating with forces of the alliance and with Sweden.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/army-trex-activity-this-spring-will-develop-capability-for-international-interoperable-operating
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8.2.2024 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment will lead the Northern Griffin 24 winter-conditions exercise in Northern Finland during 12 February – 15 March 2024. The Finnish Defence Forces’ helicopters will be part of the exercise.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/utti-jaeger-regiment-s-main-winter-exercise-to-develop-international-joint-operating-capability
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8.11.2024 | Operational Dialogue, an international event in the functional field of operations assembled personnel from NATO member States to the Defence Command Finland from 7 to 8 November 2024 in Helsinki.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/international-operational-dialogue-was-held-in-finland
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10.5.2024 | Finland’s NATO membership contributes to the officer’s career becoming more international in nature, and international activities will be an increasingly central part of the Master of Military Sciences Degree as well. At the same time, the requirements set by NATO lend themselves to making the officer’s career and education increasingly versatile.https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/-/international-dimension-and-the-impacts-of-finland-joining-the-military-alliance-on-the-military-sciences-master-s-degree