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Shooting, training and protection areas The Finnish Defence Forces has 164 shooting ranges, 58 training areas and 18 protection areas around Finland. Some shooting ranges will be dismantled in connection with environmental protection projects and ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/a-part-of-society/shooting-training-and-protection-areas
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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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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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Bold Quest 19.1 is a multinational joint fires interoperability demonstration and assessment event hosted by Finland.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/boldquest/en
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3.11.2025 | 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 the parade is We defend Finland together. The review of troops will take place at Kouvola Finnish baseball stadium, and the pass in review on Salpausselänkatu. The Finnish Defence Forces’ and other agencies’ equipment and activity will be available for familiarisation at Sumulaakso. The events are free of charge.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/we-defend-finland-together-national-parade-on-the-independence-day-of-finland-in-kouvola-this-year
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Sustainable Development and Responsibility The activities of the National Defence University are based on the values of the Defence Forces which include patriotism, professionalism, justice, responsibility, reliability and cooperation. Responsibil...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/sustainable-development-and-responsibility
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Frequently asked questions On this page you will find frequently asked questions about dealing with the Defence Forces. What are the Finnish Defence Forces’ e-services? The Finnish Defence Forces e-services provides client services to citizens, co...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions
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Contact information Guard Jaeger Regiment PO BOX 6 00861 Helsinki Finland Switch board +358 299 800 Official/administrative matters: [email protected] Feedback and customer service: [email protected] Guard Jaeger Regiment Commander, Colonel Ari Le...https://maavoimat.fi/en/guard-jaeger-regiment/contact-information
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During the military service, you need to learn the ranks of the Finnish Defence Forces by heart. To accomplish this, you need to be able to recognise and identify the insignia of rank.https://intti.fi/en/insignia-of-rank-and-hierarchy-
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The Regional Offices serve those liable for military service. The following list features the most frequently asked questions with answers provided by the Regional Office.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/regional-offices/faq
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27.5.2026 | Led by the Jaeger Brigade, the Defence Forces clears wartime explosives around the Misi warehouse and village. Explosives are cleared from both land and inland waters.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/the-defence-forces-clears-wartime-explosives-in-the-misi-area-on-1-17-june-2026-and-3-21-august-2026
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Women talk about their service This site contains links and sources where you can listen to women talk about their experiences of military service. Listen to their stories and use the chance to get some practical tips on how to prepare for service...https://intti.fi/en/service-experiences
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TAHTO2 Research Project From the willingness to defend Finland to how citizens relate to national defence. This research project examines dimensions of how citizens relate to national defence. Citizenship and relations between the State, citizens ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/tahto2-research-project
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8.6.2026 | Layered Counter-UAS Initiative, known as LCI-X, is a NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) initiative that enhances the Alliance’s capability to respond to a rapidly evolving UAS threat. A series of LCI-X-related testing events are carried out in Finland in four towns: Riihimäki, Turku, Oulu and Joensuu. The events take place on 1-10 June 2026, and their purpose is to test innovative solutions for detecting and destroying UAS and for the next generation communications and data transfer.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/counter-uas-innovations-tested-in-finland
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Department of Warfare: Professors and Assistant Professors Professors Professor Petteri Jouko, PhD, Colonel (ret.) Field of appointment: Military history Teaching and research Military history during the Cold War, history of operational art and ta...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/professors-at-the-department-of-warfare
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18.6.2026 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark acted as joint hosts for the northern part of NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise, which concludes today.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951206/ramstein-flag-26-strengthened-nordic-air-power-as-part-of-nato
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4.6.2026 | Message From the Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces on 4 June 2026 Defence Forces Publication date 4.6.2026 9.00 Type: Press release The security environment does not bode well for stability. One crisis and disruption after another, and somet...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/message-from-the-commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-on-4-june-2026
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15.6.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed an implementation Arrangement on information exchange and pre-series procurement concerning the development of Arctic armoured personnel carriers.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finland-and-sweden-agreed-on-cooperation-in-procurement-and-development-of-arctic-armoured-personnel-carriers
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18.5.2026 | The northern part of the Ramstein Flag 26 live-fly exercise will take place in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark from 8 to 19 June 2026.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951206/nato-s-ramstein-flag-26-exercise-reaches-from-finland-to-spain
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16.2.2026 | Form SVY904 – Military Aviation Authority Finland Acceptance of Nominated Management Personnel MILITARY AVIATION AUTHORITY FINLAND Details of Management Personnel required to be accepted as specified in . 1. Name: 2. Position: 3. Qualifications re...https://ilmavoimat.fi/documents/1951206/143965682/SVY904E-2_FIMAA_Acceptance_of_Nominated_Management_Personnel.dotx/b5d5cb25-1d81-526c-3a87-e61f05681db2?t=1771242637277