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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...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/a-part-of-society/shooting-training-and-protection-areas/responsible-managers-for-the-areas
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Shooting, training and protection areas The Finnish Defence Forces has 164 shooting ranges, 58 training areas and 18 protection areas around Finland. Some shooting ranges will be dismantled in connection with environmental protection projects and ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/a-part-of-society/shooting-training-and-protection-areas
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Protected areas of the Finnish Navy Protected areas are important for national security and the organisation of regional surveillance, and their boundaries are clearly defined parts of Finland's territorial waters. Finland's 18 protected areas are...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/a-part-of-society/shooting-training-and-protection-areas/protected-areas-of-the-finnish-navy
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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...https://merivoimat.fi/en/training-areas-of-the-finnish-navy
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31.3.2026 | Ukraine has, as part of its defensive operations against Russia, carried out extensive drone strikes on Russian territory. The activities of the Finnish Air Force, Army and Navy are visible to the citizens. Currently there is no immediate military threat directed against Finland.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-activities-are-visible-in-southeast-finland
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13.2.2026 | In the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea, there are 18 restricted sea areas which usually also contain a military area. Military areas are surrounded by a 100 metre movement restriction zone. This restriction also applies to anyone moving on the ice in winter.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/movement-restrictions-in-force-in-military-areas-also-concern-those-moving-on-the-ice
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About us Annual figures • Conscripts: 1,600/ year • Reservists: 1,600/ year • Executive assistance tasks: 60 • Personnel: approximately 400 The Guard Jaeger Regiment is an Army brigade-level unit based on the island of Santahamina in Helsinki. Its...https://maavoimat.fi/en/guard-jaeger-regiment/about-us
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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...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/fdf-and-the-environment
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Defence Command Technical Inspection Division The Technical Inspection Division is a detachment under the command of the Chief of the Defence Command. As an authority, we are responsible, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, for the techni...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/technical-inspection-division
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Publications The Military Aviation Authority Finland issues military aviation regulations, advisories and notices. The regulatory publications translated into English are highlighted and linked in the table below. Military aviation regulations Ide...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/publications
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International military crisis management and co-operation on bilateral, Nordic and European level as well as Nato partnership creates Finnish Defence Forces basis for international activities and networking.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/international-activities
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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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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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13.2.2026 | In the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea, there are 18 restricted sea areas which usually also contain a military area. Military areas are surrounded by a 100 metre movement restriction zone. This restriction also applies to anyone moving on the ice in winter.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/movement-restrictions-in-force-in-military-areas-also-concern-those-moving-on-the-ice
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Studying at the National Defence University The National Defence University offers university classes to approximately 900 people annually and continuing training to approximately 1,000 people. This page brings together general information useful ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/studies
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29.4.2026 | The Defence Forces has completed the safety investigation (accident investigation) regarding an accident involving an all-terrain truck that took place in Pori Brigade on 16 April 2025 in which a conscript serving in the brigade was seriously injured.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/the-defence-forces-safety-investigation-regarding-the-pori-brigade-accident-involving-an-all-terrain-truck-has-been-completed
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Information and communication technology services The tasks in this area are available both for the rank and file (255 days) and leaders (347 days). ICT support This task will provide you with the readiness to operate as a professional in ICT admi...https://intti.fi/en/information-and-communication-technology-services
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Familiarisation The National Defence University is located in a military area. You must apply for permission to enter the area. Arrival Visiting Santahamina requires that your name is on the visitors’ list. Many parts of Santahamina-island are pro...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/familiarisation
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EUTM Mozambique Established in July 2021, the objective of EUTM Mozambique is to support the development of the Mozambican armed forces by providing training and advice. The overall strength of the Finnish personnel in the mission is five at most....https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/eutm-mozambique
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Voluntary military service for women - Frequently asked questionshttps://intti.fi/en/voluntary-military-service-for-women-frequently-asked-questions