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  1. 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
  2. 31.3.2026 | Ukraine has, as part of its defensive operations against Russia, carried out extensive drone strikes on Russian territory. The activities of the Finnish Air Force, Army and Navy are visible to the citizens. Currently there is no immediate military threat directed against Finland.
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-activities-are-visible-in-southeast-finland
  3. 22.4.2026 | Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, (SNMG1), will conduct a scheduled port visit in Turku arriving on 22 Apr 2026, Commanded by Commodore Maryla Ingham, Royal Navy, on the flagship German frigate FGS Sachsen and Portuguese frigate NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida. The vessels will moor at Turku harbor.
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/nato-maritime-forces-visit-turku
  4. The F-35 Programme to Yield Capability to the Entire Defence System The F-35 Programme (fmr. HX Programme) will have a substantial impact on Finland’s defence capability and the Air Force’s combat capability until the 2060s. The primary task of th...
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/hx-fighter-program
  5. 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/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1948673/international-cooperation-to-counter-cyber-threats-against-military-mobility
  6. 31.3.2026 | Ukraine has, as part of its defensive operations against Russia, carried out extensive drone strikes on Russian territory. The activities of the Finnish Air Force, Army and Navy are visible to the citizens. Currently there is no immediate military threat directed against Finland.
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-activities-are-visible-in-southeast-finland
  7. 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
  8. 27.4.2026 | Kainuu Brigade will lead several exercises in Kainuu during May. The exercises will be executed primarily in Vuosanka and its immediate surroundings.
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/multinational-exercises-in-kainuu-will-affect-traffic-on-roads-and-include-flight-activities
  9. Air Force is the backbone of Finland's air defence The Finnish Air Force is responsible for Finland's air defence and air operations. As its secondary mission, the service supports other authorities and participates in crisis management. The Air F...
    https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/about-us
  10. 27.4.2026 | Kainuu Brigade will lead several exercises in Kainuu during May. The exercises will be executed primarily in Vuosanka and its immediate surroundings.
    https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/multinational-exercises-in-kainuu-will-affect-traffic-on-roads-and-include-flight-activities
  11. 22.4.2026 | Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, (SNMG1), will conduct a scheduled port visit in Turku arriving on 22 Apr 2026, Commanded by Commodore Maryla Ingham, Royal Navy, on the flagship German frigate FGS Sachsen and Portuguese frigate NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida. The vessels will moor at Turku harbor.
    https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/nato-maritime-forces-visit-turku
  12. 4.5.2026 | Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) has joined the Coalition for Resilient Procurement and Unified Support (CORPUS) with the defense procurement agencies of seven European nations.
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-logistics-command-joined-ukraine-s-corpus-defence-acquisition-and-procurement-coalition-as-a-founding-member
  13. 4.5.2026 | Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) has joined the Coalition for Resilient Procurement and Unified Support (CORPUS) with the defense procurement agencies of seven European nations.
    https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-logistics-command-joined-ukraine-s-corpus-defence-acquisition-and-procurement-coalition-as-a-founding-member
  14. Commander, generals and Defence Command Finland as well as the centres.
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us
  15. The Logistics School provides logistics training included in officer training degrees, on the basis of the needs of the services, and conducts research activities aimed at developing the Defence Forces logistics system.
    https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/the-logistics-school
  16. Finland's defence The Defence Forces have five statutory tasks. In all its tasks, the Defence Forces promote security in Finland and its surroundings. The tasks of the Defence Forces are: Military defence of Finland to monitor land and water areas...
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/conscription/finlands-defence
  17. The National Parade of the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces will be held in Hanko on 4 June 2024. In addition to a review of troops and pass in review, the programme also includes an equipment display, boat rides, an aerobatic air display and a MILjazz Tour concert, among other things. Admission to the events is free.
    https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/the-sea-connects-national-parade-of-the-flag-day-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-in-hanko
  18. Defence Command Finland Training Division Defence Command Finland Training Division is responsible for the personnel's competence and operational capability and the coordination of the troops' training and exercise activities. The Education Divisi...
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/defence-command-finland-training-division
  19. 30.10.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces has released a new data and AI strategy designed to guide the organisation towards data-centric command and control and strengthened information and knowledge management. Beginning in 2025, the FDF will cooperate with NestAI to accelerate the development of AI capabilities. Working with leading companies will also help build the ecosystem for the FDF AI Centre of Excellence, which is planned to be operational at the start of 2026.
    https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-accelerate-indigenous-ai-development-with-nestai
  20. 13.2.2026 | In the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea, there are 18 restricted sea areas which usually also contain a military area. Military areas are surrounded by a 100 metre movement restriction zone. This restriction also applies to anyone moving on the ice in winter.
    https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/movement-restrictions-in-force-in-military-areas-also-concern-those-moving-on-the-ice