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12.12.2025 | On 12 December 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The missiles are compatible with the F-35A multirole fighters.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1948673/medium-range-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-procured-for-f-35-multirole-fighters
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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
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Long-term development is the key to sustained air defence capability Maintenance and enhancement of the nation's air defence is among the primary tasks of the Finnish Air Force. This requires the continuous development of air defence capabilities ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/development-of-finlands-air-defence-capability
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The Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest aerial warfare service branches in the world to operate without interruption since its establishment in 1918.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/history
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12.12.2025 | On 12 December 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The missiles are compatible with the F-35A multirole fighters.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/medium-range-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-procured-for-f-35-multirole-fighters
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Jaeger Brigade - For conscripts Training in the Jaeger Brigade The Jaeger Brigade provides training in two battalions, namely the Lapland Jaeger Battalion and Rovaniemi Air Defence Battalion. The aim is to train personnel for jaeger, mortar, headq...https://maavoimat.fi/en/jaeger-brigade/for-conscripts
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Independent Finland’s ground-based air defence turns 100 this year. In the course of decades, ground-based air defence has been developed for the purpose of the country being able to respond to air threats. Ground-based air defence, founded on a multi-layered capability of missile systems and projectile-based air defence weapons to repel offensives, on networked air defence command and control, ...https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/independent-finland-s-high-performance-ground-based-air-defence-celebrates-its-100-year-journey
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30.10.2025 | The Army Academy -executed exercise Northern Spike 25 will be held during 8.–16.11.2025 at Rovajärvi range and training exercise area.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/national-anti-tank-missile-exercise-to-be-held-at-rovajarvi
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3.11.2025 | The international air defence exercise ADEX Mallet Strike 2/25 will be organized in the Lohtaja Firing Range and Training Area from 11 to 20 November 2025.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/adex-mallet-strike-2-25-will-enhance-finland-s-and-nato-s-air-defence-capabilities
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16.12.2025 | Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter, designated JF-501, was presented to the public at a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth on 16 December.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/finland-s-first-f-35a-multirole-fighter-was-presented-to-the-public-at-a-rollout-ceremony
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30.10.2025 | The Army Academy -executed exercise Northern Spike 25 will be held during 8.–16.11.2025 at Rovajärvi range and training exercise area.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/national-anti-tank-missile-exercise-to-be-held-at-rovajarvi
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3.11.2025 | The international air defence exercise ADEX Mallet Strike 2/25 will be organized in the Lohtaja Firing Range and Training Area from 11 to 20 November 2025.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/adex-mallet-strike-2-25-will-enhance-finland-s-and-nato-s-air-defence-capabilities
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26.9.2025 | This week, Finnish Navy has carried out NATO's Neptune Strike enhanced Vigilance Activity in the northern Baltic Sea with the USS Bainbridge, the corvette HMS Helsingborg, and the FGS Hamburg, which is part of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1).https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/neptune-strike-demonstrated-nato-s-strike-capability-in-the-baltic-sea-region
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4.6.2025 | Speech by the Reviewing Officer of the Finnish Defence Forces Flag Day Parade, Commander of the Finnish Air Force, Major General Timo Herranen, at the review of troops on 4 June 2025.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/speech-by-the-reviewing-officer-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-flag-day-parade-4-june-2025
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1.7.2025 | Independent Finland’s ground-based air defence turns 100 this year. In the course of decades, ground-based air defence has been developed for the purpose of the country being able to respond to air threats. Ground-based air defence, founded on a multi-layered capability of missile systems and projectile-based air defence weapons to repel offensives, on networked air defence command and control, ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/independent-finland-s-high-performance-ground-based-air-defence-celebrates-its-100-year-journey
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25.5.2024 | The brigade-level, multinational Task Force Arctic Storm (TF Arctic Storm) has been preparing for its upcoming offensive mission around Sodankylä during the Combat Enhancement Training/Force Integration Training (CET/FIT) phase.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/battle-of-the-naarmankaira-domination
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9.12.2022 | The procurement of the Spike SR and Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missile systems will significantly enhance the anti-tank capability of the Army.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/new-missiles-to-complement-the-anti-tank-capability-of-the-army
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3.3.2026 | Finnish Defence Research Agency Research Bulletin 2–2026 10.02.2026 The Finnish Defence Research Agency (FDRA) is a multidisciplinary research organization, conducting defence-related research, development and testing in the fields of strategy and...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/documents/1951253/2815786/PVTUTKL_Tutkimuskatsaus_2026-2_Kaarkoski_en.pdf/d9b617e8-5e00-2fdf-84c9-730b1a9abd9e?t=1772545283130
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2.12.2024 | On 1 December 2024 Brigadier General Timo Herranen assumed the role of Commander of the Finnish Air Force.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/introducing-the-commander-of-the-finnish-air-force