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Corporate social responsibility The Defence Forces’ tasks support the sustainable development of our society. Through our activities, we ensure the security of our society and neighbouring regions. This in turn fosters sustainable development. Our...

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...

Impact of teaching Impact of research Responsibility and interaction Responsibility is a cornerstone of the operation of the National Defence University, and sustainable development, equality and non-discrimination are at the core of it. With its ...

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...

Impact of teaching Impact of research Sustainability and interaction Responsibility is a cornerstone of the operation of the National Defence University, and, among other things, sustainable development, equality and non-discrimination are at the ...

The multipurpose vessel Louhi will participate in a national environmental response exercise from 7 to 11 October 2024 in Lappohja, Hanko.

Responsible managers for the areas Each firing and training area of the Defence Forces has its own person in charge. The manager in charge represents a unit or administrative unit designated for the task and responsible for many practical measures...

24.6.2025 | Environmental Report of the Finnish Defence Forces 2024 2 | Environmental Report of the F innish Defence Forces 2024 Contents C o v e r i m a g e : J o o s e H e n t i l ä , T h e F i n n i s h D e f e n c e F o r c e s Foreword......................

24.6.2025 | Environmental Report of the Finnish Defence Forces 2024 2 | Environmental Report of the F innish Defence Forces 2024 Contents C o v e r i m a g e : J o o s e H e n t i l ä , T h e F i n n i s h D e f e n c e F o r c e s Foreword......................

6.6.2025 | Environmental Strategy of the Finnish Defence Forces 2025–2036 Photo: Pauli Vine / The Finnish Defence Forces 1 Introduction................................................................................3 2 External factors affecting the environm...

6.6.2025 | Environmental Strategy of the Finnish Defence Forces 2025–2036 Photo: Pauli Vine / The Finnish Defence Forces 1 Introduction................................................................................3 2 External factors affecting the environm...

7.10.2024 | The multipurpose vessel Louhi will participate in a national environmental response exercise from 7 to 11 October 2024 in Lappohja, Hanko.

Many aspects of the Finnish society are mirrored in the Finnish Defence Forces everyday activities. We are committed to minimize environmental impact as well as to promote equality and responsibility.

The Finnish Defence Forces and the environment The Defence Forces take the environment into account in everything they do. We want to minimise risk and damage inflicted on the environment while carrying out our mandatory tasks (national defence, a...

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.

Guidelines for observing the Defence Forces’ activities in wind power building In accordance with section 24 of the Land Use and Building Act (132/1999), in all land use planning, national land use objectives must be taken into account in a way th...

Training areas of the Finnish Navy The Navy carries out its statutory training task. Firing exercises with live ammunition are a requirement when training soldiers. Blind ammunition and simulators cannot completely replace live exercises. Movement...

15.6.2022 | In the Finnish Defence Forces, environmental protection is everyone's business. The new Environmental Responsibility in the Military Teaching Package launched in June 2022 provides FDF personnel, conscripts and reservists with a basic knowledge of how to act responsibly and take care of the environment in the everyday working environment.

The Research Agency has five highly specialised research divisions: Concepts and Doctrine Division, Energetic and CBRN Technology Division, Human Performance Division, Information Technology Division, and Weapons Technology Division.

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.