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Divers As a diver you undergo versatile training in the special operations forces of the Finnish Navy. This course for FDF divers aims at recruiting fit and motivated students. No previous diving proficiency is required. Each year sees through app...

In war and crisis situations, the Finnish Defence Forces needs an ability to dispose of explosives at the bottom of the sea and on the ground. These technically demanding and lengthy course entities are not ones that can be completed in a minimum of time, so the needed competence should already be available. Hiring high-quality professional units on a permanent basis would, however, take up a big slice out of the defence budget.

The Coastal Brigade operates in all conditions on the coast 24/7 all year round Coastal Brigade consists of Headquarter and three divisions. Those three are: Porkkala Coastal Battalion: Support Company, Transport Company, Military Police Company a...

Conscript training in the Navy It is great that you are interested in or that you have been ordered to carry out your military service or your voluntary military service for women in the Navy. The Navy offers versatile, interesting and challenging...

8.3.2024 | In war and crisis situations, the Finnish Defence Forces needs an ability to dispose of explosives at the bottom of the sea and on the ground. These technically demanding and lengthy course entities are not ones that can be completed in a minimum of time, so the needed competence should already be available. Hiring high-quality professional units on a permanent basis would, however, take up a big slice out of the defence budget.

17.10.2022 | Comparing the Finnish Navy’s EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Divers to Swiss folding knifes is not far-fetched. EOD Divers form a versatile asset that is an important part of Coastal Fleet’s mine countermeasures capability at sea. During the fall, the operational capability of this resource has been developed both in terms of NATO compatibility and also by sharpening the skills of the reservists of the Katanpää-class mine countermeasures vessels in a refresher training exercise.

In November-December 2022, the Finnish Navy conducted a process to recruit reservists for the EU Battlegroup for 2024. The recruitment process has moved forward, and this week, a test and selection event will be organized for reservists invited based on applications at the Coastal Brigade in Upinniemi. The training will be launched in the summer 2023, and the standby period of the battlegroup will last from January through June 2024.

The autumn’s main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy will be held from 20 November to 1 December 2023. In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise. Freezing Winds 23 is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO.

30.1.2026 | Puolustusvoimat Conscript 2026 A guide for getting ready for military service Conscript 2026 A guide for getting ready for military service Conscript 2026 A guide for getting ready for military service ISBN English print version: 978-951-25-3532-3...

20.1.2025 | Conscript 2025 Puolustusvoimat A guide for getting ready for military service A guide for getting ready for military service Conscript 2025 A guide for getting ready for military service Conscript 2025 ISBN English print version: 978-951-25-3462-3...

15.11.2023 | The autumn’s main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy will be held from 20 November to 1 December 2023. In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise. Freezing Winds 23 is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO.

25.1.2023 | In November-December 2022, the Finnish Navy conducted a process to recruit reservists for the EU Battlegroup for 2024. The recruitment process has moved forward, and this week, a test and selection event will be organized for reservists invited based on applications at the Coastal Brigade in Upinniemi. The training will be launched in the summer 2023, and the standby period of the battlegroup will last from January through June 2024.

20.12.2024 | Conscript 2024 Puolustusvoimat A guide for getting ready for military service A guide for getting ready for military service Conscript 2024 A guide for getting ready for military service Conscript 2024 ISBN English print version: 978-951-25-3406-7...

16.10.2019 | The Finnish Navy and the German Navy will organise an exercise together October 16 - 18 2019 in the Gulf of Finland.

5.11.2025 | 1 Nylands brigad Inryckning 5.1.2026 Önskad tid för inryckning för att undvika köbildning Nyland före kl. 12 Åboland före kl. 14 Österbotten, övriga före kl. 16 B e v ä r i n g s i n f o K O N T I N G E N T 1 / 2 6 2 Beväringsinfo 1/26 är utgiven ...

13.1.2020 | Conscript 2020 Puolustusvoimat A guide for you to carry out your military service The Conscript booklet is a good source of information. Familiarise yourself thoroughly with this booklet before the call-up. Also familiarise yourself with the inter...

11.11.2025 | Leader’s H andbook Leader’s Handbook 2022 2022 Manuscript: Pekka Halonen, Matti Kemppilä, Erik Gockel, Akseli Jääskeläinen, Laura Kaalikoski, Markus Kaartinen, Kari Aapro, Janne Kananen, Janne Aalto, Henna-Maria Utter, Toni Laitinen, Juha Hollanti...

19.5.2017 | Conscript 2017 A guide for you who are preparing to carry out your military service Finnish Defence Forces The Conscript booklet is a good source of information. Familiarise yourself thoroughly with this booklet before the call-up. Also familiaris...

22.2.2016 | 2 Finnish D efence Forces International C entre The Many Faces of Military Crisis Management Lessons from the Field Edited by Mikaeli Langinvainio Finnish Defence Forces International Centre FINCENT Publication Series 1:2011 1 FINNISH DEFENCE FORC...