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23.4.2020 | This article was published in Ruotuväki on April 17th 2020 in Finnish. The development programme for sustained army mobility enhancement is now beginning in cooperation with Latvia and Estonia. Conducting international cooperation results in cost-effective solutions.

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.

The Explosives Centre is responsible for the production, maintenance and decommissioning of explosives in the Defence Forces.

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 ...

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...

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 Midnight Hawks is the official aerobatic team of the Finnish Air Force. The team with its four Hawk jet trainers has proudly presented the consummate flying skills of Finnish military pilots in air shows in Finland and abroad since 1997. All Midnight Hawks pilots are qualified air combat and Hawk flight instructors at the Air Force Academy, rehearsing aerobatics on top of their teaching responsibilities.

24.4.2019 | SOTILASILMAILUN VIRANOMAISYKSIKKÖ SOTILASILMAILUN VIRANOMAISOHJE SIO-To-Lt-007 27.02.2017 PL 30, 41161 TIKKAKOSKI, puh. 0299 800, faksi 0299 291 929 SOTILASILMA-ALUSTEN SEKÄ NIIHIN LIITTYVIEN TUOTTEIDEN, OSIEN JA LAITTEIDEN SEKÄ SUUNNITTELU- JA TU...

30.3.2026 | The introduction into service of the F-35 capability progresses, and the first multirole fighters will be flown to Finland this autumn. In this article, the Commander of the Finnish Air Force and the Director of the F-35 Programme explain details of how the service introduction of the fighter jet in the course of the year will take place.

30.3.2026 | The introduction into service of the F-35 capability progresses, and the first multirole fighters will be flown to Finland this autumn. In this article, the Commander of the Finnish Air Force and the Director of the F-35 Programme explain details of how the service introduction of the fighter jet in the course of the year will take place.

10.11.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria have updated their Strategic Partnership Agreement. The agreement ensures that the Defence Forces’ military aviation assets, naval defence systems, and command and control systems remain operational throughout their life cycle in all security situations.

17.4.2026 | MILITARY AVIATION AUTHORITY MILITARY AVIATION REGULATION SIM-To-Lt-036 16.04.2026 P.O.Box 30, FI-41161 TIKKAKOSKI, tel. +358 299 800, email [email protected] SVY001-3 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS (FIN EMAR M) On the continuing airworthiness of...

16.12.2025 | Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter, designated JF-501, was presented to the public at a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth on 16 December.

10.11.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria have updated their Strategic Partnership Agreement. The agreement ensures that the Defence Forces’ military aviation assets, naval defence systems, and command and control systems remain operational throughout their life cycle in all security situations.

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28.11.2024 | The year is ending and the commander of the Finnish Air Force changes at the turn of the month. In this article Major General Juha-Pekka Keränen, Commander of the Finnish Air Force, discusses the current status of the F-35 Programme and the aims of the capability introduction in the near future.

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10.12.2021 | The Government of Finland has 10 December 2021 authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to sign a procurement contract with the Government of the United States on Finland’s next multi-role fighter. The fighter replacing the Hornet fleet’s capability is the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.

15.3.2023 | FINNISH MILITARY AVIATION AUTHORITY MILITARY AVIATION DIRECTIVE SIM-To-Lt-036 25.3.2019 P.O.Box 30, FI-41161 TIKKAKOSKI, tel. +358 299 800, fax +358 299 291 929, email [email protected] SVY001E-2 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS (FIN EMAR M) On th...