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15.6.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed an implementation Arrangement on information exchange and pre-series procurement concerning the development of Arctic armoured personnel carriers.

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 ...

15.6.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed an implementation Arrangement on information exchange and pre-series procurement concerning the development of Arctic armoured personnel carriers.

15.6.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed an implementation Arrangement on information exchange and pre-series procurement concerning the development of Arctic armoured personnel carriers.

26.5.2026 | Norway has signed the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Framework Agreement which allows serial procurement of CAVS 6x6 vehicles. The CAVS Framework Agreement has been already signed between Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany and Denmark.

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.

The troops of the Defence Forces and their equipment constitute the capabilities of Finland’s defence system, the development of which is long-term and based on thorough planning. The Defence Forces Logistics Command participates in this work in all of its phases.

Facts about Army Academy The Army Academy has three subordinate units: The Education and Training Centre (E & TC), Reserve Officer School and Army Research Centre. The Education and Training Centre (E & TC) The Education and Training Centre (E&TC)...

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...

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 ...

FINABEL - European Land Capability Cooperation Indecipherable at first sight, the acronym FINABEL denotes a nearly 60-year-old organisation that aims at enhancing the interoperability of its European member states’ Armies with no political strings...

26.5.2026 | Norway has signed the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Framework Agreement which allows serial procurement of CAVS 6x6 vehicles. The CAVS Framework Agreement has been already signed between Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany and Denmark.

Research fields You can find information about the National Defence University’s research fields on this website. The military science research conducted in the university is divided into eight different areas: • Operational Art and Tactics • Mili...

Arms control Arms control is the general term for efforts to control or restrain the quantity or control of weapons or military assets based on bilateral or multilateral agreements or arrangements. Arms control agreements seek to increase confiden...

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.

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.

Defence Command Operations Division The Operations Division maintains and develops the Finnish Defence Forces' operational command capability and readiness. It enables operational command of the Finnish Defence Forces securing territorial integrit...

About us The most important tasks of the Pori Brigade are the training of wartime troops, the management of conscription matters in Western Finland and the implementation of executive assistance provided by the Finnish Defence Forces in Western Fi...

Discover the role and resposibilities ot the Finnish Air Force Command, overseeing air operations, training, and development to ensure national security.

Army Command The Army Command (ARCOM) is located in the historic garrison area of Karkialampi and functions as the command headquarters of the Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki . At the helm of the command is the Army...