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The Finnish Defence Forces will shift to using the NATO-standard calibres 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, 9x19mm, and 12.7x99mm for new small arms. The decision taken will improve, among other, the soldier’s operating capability, interoperability, and security of supply.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/the-finnish-defence-forces-to-shift-to-using-nato-standard-calibres-for-new-small-arms
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28.10.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces will shift to using the NATO-standard calibres 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, 9x19mm, and 12.7x99mm for new small arms. The decision taken will improve, among other, the soldier’s operating capability, interoperability, and security of supply.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/the-finnish-defence-forces-to-shift-to-using-nato-standard-calibres-for-new-small-arms
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8.6.2023 | The Finnish Army is responsible for soldier capability development in the Finnish Defence Forces through the Dismounted Soldier System Programme. Procurement that is based on long-term development helps us equip soldiers with suitable, fitting and capable kit that is suitable for Finnish conditions.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/aiming-for-a-capable-soldier
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Parade Band The Conscript Band’s Parade Band consists of three sections: wind orchestra, drum group and rifle drill group. The main purpose of the Parade Band is to perform at the Defence Forces’ largest events, such as the Flag Day and the Indepe...https://sotilasmusiikki.fi/en/parade-band
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13.10.2020 | Infantry soldiers’ night combat and target acquisition capability becomes enhanced by new Finnish equipment.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/night-combat-capability-to-a-new-level
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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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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/finabel18
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Minelayer Hämeenmaa will return to Finland from a sail training trip on 16 June. During its sailing phase from Kiel to Helsinki, the minelayer and its crew will take part in Exercise BALTOPS 25 led by NATO in the Baltic Sea region.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/minelayer-hameenmaa-to-participate-in-exercise-baltops-25-in-the-baltic-sea-interoperability-and-joint-readiness-in-sight
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9.11.2020 | Infantry soldiers’ night combat capability will be complemented by weapon and helmet lights as well as Identification Friend or Foe beacons. These new illumination devices are a part of the overall infantry night combat capability development and they will improve the soldiers’ performance in demanding operational environments.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/night-combat-capability-to-be-complemented-by-night-vision-devices
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21.12.2021 | The new rifle system to be procured for the infantry increases the usability of snipers as well as the precision and range of infantry sections.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/new-rifle-system-to-supplement-infantry-capability
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2.4.2026 | Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki inspected training of the Jaeger Brigade during 30.-31.3.2025.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/-commander-of-the-army-inspected-training-of-the-jaeger-brigade-and-met-its-personnel
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25.4.2019 | Over the past two years, the functionalities of the Finnish-made assault rifle RK 62 have undergone modernisation for optimised utilisability. The new modernised versions of the assault rifle will now be fielded as part of conscript training provided in all Finnish Defence Forces’ brigade-level unitshttps://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/modernisoidut-rynnakkokivaarit-kayttoon-joukko-osastoissa
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Arranged at the Utti Jaeger Regiment, the Special Forces Qualification Course provides you with the type of training that is interesting, versatile, and challenging. Completing the course will qualify you to apply for Special Jaeger Non-Commissioned Officer posts.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/special-forces-qualification-course
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2.4.2026 | Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki inspected training of the Jaeger Brigade during 30.-31.3.2025.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/-commander-of-the-army-inspected-training-of-the-jaeger-brigade-and-met-its-personnel
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6.6.2025 | Minelayer Hämeenmaa will return to Finland from a sail training trip on 16 June. During its sailing phase from Kiel to Helsinki, the minelayer and its crew will take part in Exercise BALTOPS 25 led by NATO in the Baltic Sea region.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/minelayer-hameenmaa-to-participate-in-exercise-baltops-25-in-the-baltic-sea-interoperability-and-joint-readiness-in-sight
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Mighty Stronghold 26 -paikallispuolustusharjoitus Maanantai 31.8.2026 Syksyn 2026 paikallispuolustusharjoitus Mighty Stronghold järjestetään 31.8.-4.9. Panssariprikaatin alueella Kanta-Hämeessä, Päijät-Hämeessä, Keski-Suomessa ja Pirkanmaalla. Koh...https://maavoimat.fi/tapahtumat/2026-08-31/mighty-stronghold-26-paikallispuolustusharjoitus
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Mighty Stone 26 -paikallispuolustusharjoitus Maanantai 2.3.2026 – perjantai 6.3.2026 Kohderyhmät: julkinen hallinto, kunnat, media, kansalaiset, valtionhallinto, yliopistot ja korkeakoulut, yritykset, järjestöt ja yhteisöt, hyvinvointialueet Kanta...https://maavoimat.fi/tapahtumat/2026-03-02/mighty-stone-26-paikallispuolustusharjoitus
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Mighty Arrow 25 Panssariprikaati johtaa Maavoimien mekanisoidun Mighty Arrow 25 -harjoituksen Niinisalossa Pohjankankaan ampuma- ja harjoitusalueella 24.4. - 13.5.2025. Harjoitukseen osallistuu noin 2800 henkilöä, joista suurin osa on varusmiehiä ...https://maavoimat.fi/mighty-arrow-25
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15.5.2025 | SOTILASILMAILUN VIRANOMAISYKSIKKÖ SOTILASILMAILUMÄÄRÄYS SIM-Ma-Lt-014 14.5.2025 PL 30, 41161 TIKKAKOSKI, puh. 0299 800, s-posti [email protected] SVY001-3 MIEHITTÄMÄTTÖMÄN SOTILASILMAILUN LENTOKELPOISUUSVAATIMUKSET Tätä sotilasilmailumääräystä noudatet...https://ilmavoimat.fi/documents/1951206/2212089/SIM_Ma_Lt_014_14052025.pdf/6115933f-9c7c-bb2b-8469-30fb119ef91e?t=1747294160955
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23.10.2025 | A successful joint exercise, football, local food, and saunas had Royal Navy sailors enthusiastic about Finland.https://ruotuvaki.fi/-/british-sailors-pleased-with-their-visit-to-helsinki