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MAPS1 research project looks into defence-related knowledge How and with what kind of information do citizens form their views and opinions on national defence? In the MAPS1 research project in Military Sociology, we study this by looking into int...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/research/maps1
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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
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25.8.2023 | Chief of the French Army, General Pierre Schill, visited Finland on 24 August 2023.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/chief-of-the-french-army-gained-knowledge-on-the-finnish-army
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11.2.2026 | The conscripts who started military training in January 2026 will swear the military oath or make the military affirmation in mid-February. During the ceremony, the conscripts will be appointed to the crew service rank, after which they will proceed to their training branch phase.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/the-basic-training-phase-for-the-january-conscription-batch-ends-with-the-military-oath-and-military-affirmation-ceremonies
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4.11.2018 | Undertaking training in the Finnish Rapid Deployment Force, the jaeger company demonstrates versatile capability to conduct versatile missions also independently. Yet, while winter conditions prevail, sustaining combat capability presupposes that both each individual soldier and the unit as a whole remain equally committed.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/tarkein-suorituskyky-on-yhteishenki
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24.4.2019 | Exercise Bold Quest 19.1 is the main event for 2019 for the Finnish Defence Forces C5 Agency and for the Defence Forces C5 branch in general. The exercise develops a new command and operating model under the command of the C5 Agency, tests the technical interoperability of command systems, and increases the Finnish Defence Forces’ ability to give and receive international assistance.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/bold-quest-19-1-kehittaa-johtamisjarjestelmaalan-osaamista
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Education and training at the Infantry School – consideration of lessons learned relating to the war in Ukraine and alliances 16.3.2026 13.04 Blog The Infantry School (INFS) trains non-commissioned officers (NCOs) on a number of levels, as well as...https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/education-and-training-at-the-infantry-school-consideration-of-lessons-learned-relating-to-the-war-in-ukraine-and-alliances
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Benefits and salary Personnel’s competence and well-being is very important for us. We offer meaningful, reliable jobs in a constantly evolving working environment. Benefits Salary Extras Benefits The Defence Forces provides its personnel with var...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/benefits-and-salary
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Conscript service and training The objective of military training is to sustain the readiness of the Finnish Defence Forces and to train individuals liable for military service in tasks of national defence. Military training is provided annually f...https://intti.fi/en/in-service
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Finnish National Defense Courses Finnish national defence courses (NDC) aim to enhance comprehensive security by educating highly influential individuals on societal preparedness and crisis management. Read more Finnish National Defense Courses Pa...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/national-defence-courses
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Finnish National Defense Courses Finnish national defence courses (NDC) aim to enhance comprehensive security by educating highly influential individuals on societal preparedness and crisis management. Fostering cooperation among various sectors i...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/mpk-about-us
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Air Force situation picture operators and fighter controllers Situation picture operator and fighter controller non-commissioned officers operate in modern air surveillance and control system elements close to air surveillance, fighter control, an...https://intti.fi/en/air-force-situation-picture-operators-and-fighter-controllers
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Air Force military drivers Comprehensively trained in transports, military drivers of the Air Force practice for their set tasks by using versatile equipment in a varying operating environment. In the Air Force, training for military drivers consi...https://intti.fi/en/air-force-military-drivers
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The Personnel Division of Defence Command Finland The Personnel Division steers the Defence Forces' personnel system, human resources management, human resources planning, recruitment of personnel and training within the field of human resources. ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/personnel-division
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KOMAR - Total Defence as a part of National Resilience 2024-2028 Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and the resulting security threats and challenges have highlighted the importance of total defence as part of national resilience. Significant c...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/komar-en
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Local forces The local forces cover the entire nation. Their tasks include, among other, area control and key target protection, force establishment, combat missions such as counter-special-force operation, as well as providing support to authorit...https://intti.fi/en/local-forces
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Russia Seminar 2026 The Finnish National Defence University will host the eight annual Russia Seminar on 11-12 February 2026 in Helsinki (Santahamina), Finland. The aim of this international seminar is to promote discussion on the Russian war agai...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/russia-seminar
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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 ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/strategy
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Are you interested in a pilot's career in the Finnish Defence Forces? The Air Pilot Reserve Officer Course at the Air Force Academy in Tikkakoski opens the way for military flying in the Air Force, Army or Border Guard. The course provides in-dept...https://intti.fi/en/pilots
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Information Resilience in a Complex Environment Combating and detecting disinformation as a part of information resilience How do authorities make decisions and communicate in situations where information is limited, disinformation spreads and act...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/irwin-en