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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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We defend Finland together – national parade on the Independence Day of Finland in Kouvola this year The Finnish Defence Forces will celebrate the 108th Independence Day of Finland by way of a national parade on 6 December in Kouvola. The theme of...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/the-finnish-independence-day
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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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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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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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11.5.2023 | The Armoured Brigade -led Army mechanised exercise Arrow 23 will end on Sunday 14.5.2023.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/arrow-23-fine-tuned-combined-joint-operating-with-allies
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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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Defence Research Agency is a multidisciplinary research and development organisation that provides advanced research, development, testing, and evaluation services for defence. The Agency concentrates on strategy, military science, behavioural sciences, and several different technologies.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/finnish-defence-research-agency
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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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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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31.7.2026 | The Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Janne Jaakkola, visited Lithuania from 30 to 31 July 2026. During the visit, he became familiarized with the development of Lithuania’s defence capability, and border surveillance and control.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-visited-lithuania
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Call-ups 2026 start - Call-up Information Day pilot also launched 17 Aug. - 15 Dec. 2026, call-ups in accordance with the Conscription Act will be organised by the Defence Forces regional offices. This year, male citizens born in 2008 will be summ...https://maavoimat.fi/en/news
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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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31.7.2026 | The Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Janne Jaakkola, visited Lithuania from 30 to 31 July 2026. During the visit, he became familiarized with the development of Lithuania’s defence capability, and border surveillance and control.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-visited-lithuania
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31.7.2026 | The Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Janne Jaakkola, visited Lithuania from 30 to 31 July 2026. During the visit, he became familiarized with the development of Lithuania’s defence capability, and border surveillance and control.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1948673/commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-visited-lithuania
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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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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