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30.1.2026 | The National Defence University will organize the 8th Russia Seminar in Santahamina on 11–12 February 2026. The theme of the seminar this year is "Russia's War against Ukraine – Russia's Future Military Development".

15.7.2025 | Swiss Mannerheim Fellow, Major Robin Gubler, visited Finland for three weeks at the turn of May and June. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize himself with Finland and the Finnish Defence Forces. The visit was part of the Mannerheim Fellowship Programme between the Finnish and Swiss Armed Forces. The fellowship programme began in 1949, offering Finnish officers the opportunity to spend ab...

30.1.2026 | The National Defence University will organize the 8th Russia Seminar in Santahamina on 11–12 February 2026. The theme of the seminar this year is "Russia's War against Ukraine – Russia's Future Military Development".

15.7.2025 | Swiss Mannerheim Fellow, Major Robin Gubler, visited Finland for three weeks at the turn of May and June. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize himself with Finland and the Finnish Defence Forces. The visit was part of the Mannerheim Fellowship Programme between the Finnish and Swiss Armed Forces. The fellowship programme began in 1949, offering Finnish officers the opportunity to spend ab...

28.10.2024 | Swiss Mannerheim scholarship recipient Major Fabio Peter familiarized himself with Finland and the Finnish Defence Forces between 30 September and 25 October. During his stay, Peter was extensively acquainted with Finland’s national defence at sea, in the air and on land and with border security.

22.2.2024 | The Coastal Fleet’s annual winter operations exercise Lumiukko 24 is being conducted in the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea from 27 February until 7 March 2024.

14.6.2024 | The Finnish National Defence University and the Swedish Defence University (SEDU) held exercise STAFFEX24 together from 3 to 13 June 2024. Participants and the management of the exercise are satisfied with the results of the cooperation.

2.6.2023 | Finnish Navy’s Coastal Fleet participates in the exercise BALTOPS 23 3 - 17 June 2023 in the Baltic Sea. The exercise is led by the Commander of the US Navy’s 6th Fleet.

30.8.2022 | The Finnish Naval Academy, in co-operation with Saab, organizes an international two-day workshop Littoral Op Tech. Experts and professionals from different countries gather at the Naval Academy on Aug 30 - 31.

Strategy 2025–2030(+) The main task of the National Defence University is to provide the future officers of the Finnish Defence Forces and the Border Guard with the skills they need. The skills combine the knowledge gained during studies with the ...

14.10.2022 | During the autumn, the Finnish Defence Forces will continue active exercising together with international partners, which began during the summer. Active and continuous international exercises demonstrate the partner countries' commitment cooperating with Finland in an unstable international security environment.

Research Projects The National Defence University’s research activities support military defence and overall comprehensive security. The National Defence University is a higher education institution recognized for its military expertise, where res...

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...

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 ...

What does the Naval Academy do? We train and educate skilled military professionals for the diverse circumstances at sea and on the coast. Our research supports and helps to develop all the Finnish Navy. Approximately 350 students attend the Naval...

29.9.2021 | A meeting of Northern Europe Chiefs of Defence (NE CHOD) will be organised in Helsinki from 29 to 30 September 2021. The meeting will be hosted by the Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Timo Kivinen together with the Commander of the U.S. European Command (COM USEUCOM), General Tod D. Wolters.

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 National Codification Bureau Finland is the national agency in charge of managing the codification of the Defence Forces’ materiel under the supervision of the Defence Command Logistics Division.

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Our Main Functions The main functions of the National Defence University are research , education and societal impact . The main functions have strategic objectives and goals, that have been created based on our mission, vision and central princip...