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Weapons of mass destruction are chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/weapons-of-mass-destruction-control
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Finland is party to several agreements and arrangements concerning conventional arms control, such as The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), and The Ottawa Treaty.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/conventional-arms-control
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The Research Agency has five highly specialised research divisions: Concepts and Doctrine Division, Energetic and CBRN Technology Division, Human Performance Division, Information Technology Division, and Weapons Technology Division.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-the-research-agency
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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...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/arms-control
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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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You can browse our equipment branch-by-branch or by different classes of weapons and weapon systems.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/equipment/-/cat/asset/view/id/236
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You can browse our equipment branch-by-branch or by different classes of weapons and weapon systems.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/equipment
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You can browse our equipment branch-by-branch or by different classes of weapons and weapon systems.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/equipment/-/cat/asset/view/id/901
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The Explosives Centre is responsible for the production, maintenance and decommissioning of explosives in the Defence Forces.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/explosives-centre
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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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As a conscript in the Armoured Brigade The Armoured Brigade offers a wide range of training options and training takes place in several battalion-level units. Training focuses primarily on mechanised infantry tasks but all Army branches are repres...https://maavoimat.fi/en/armoured-brigade/for-conscripts
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The Finnish Defence Forces and NATO Finland became a NATO member state on April 4th, 2023. As a NATO member, Finland is a part of alliance's common defence. A NATO membership does not diminish the need for a strong own defence. Finland's military ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/natoen
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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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Readiness unit training Consisting of Finnish Army personnel and conscripts, the readiness units contribute to sustaining enhanced readiness in responding to rapid changes in the security environment on a national level. These units form part of t...https://intti.fi/en/readiness-units
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Dismounted Soldier System Programme Media Day in Santahamina 8 June 2023 Learn more about the soldier kit, weapons and command and control systems presented in the event: XA-300 Armoured Personnel Carrier Sisu GTP 4X4 Infantry Drone 8.6 Sniper Rif...https://maavoimat.fi/en/dismounted-soldier-system-programme
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Finnish Defence Forces contacts and media contacts.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/contact-information
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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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Serving in the Guard Jaeger Regiment The Guard Jaeger Regiment trains troops specialised in urban combat. We train, for example, urban jaegers, military police, reconnaissance specialists, military drivers and leaders. Our spearhead unit is the re...https://maavoimat.fi/en/guard-jaeger-regiment/for-conscripts
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Concept image of the future Pohjanmaa -class corvette Squadron 2020 replaces the vessels the Navy will decommission The multi-role corvettes to be procured will be able to operate in versatile tasks around the clock. Squadron 2020 is a project of ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/squadron-2020
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Finland's defence The Defence Forces have five statutory tasks. In all its tasks, the Defence Forces promote security in Finland and its surroundings. The tasks of the Defence Forces are: Military defence of Finland to monitor land and water areas...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/conscription/finlands-defence