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Army units There are army command and 8 brigade-level units in the Army. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn | Print Share via Email Hiddenhttps://maavoimat.fi/en/army-units
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Army The Army defends the entire land area of the state and executes all three of the Defence Forces’ tasks. The defence of Finland’s territory is based on the large reserve created by general conscription. Annually, the Army’s eight brigade-level...https://maavoimat.fi/en/about-us
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Army Academy The Army Academy is the army's service school. Read more Army Academy News 12.2.2026 Local defence exercise visible in South Karelia in early March 5.11.2025 The Army’s main regional exercise Lively Sentry 25 will focus on repelling a...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-academy
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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. Read more Army Command News 17.6.2026 Practical-level cooperation between...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-command-finland
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-command/about-us
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Commander of the Finnish Army Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki serves as the Commander of the Finnish Army. The commander directs the Army and is responsible for developing and maintaining the Army’s operational capabilities for the good of nation...https://maavoimat.fi/en/commander-of-the-finnish-army
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16.4.2026 | All brigade-level units of the Army will rehearse joint operating with allied countries’ contingents in the course of May. Several exercises executed simultaneously are aimed at strengthening the Army’s defence capability across Finland, conscripts’ know-how and joint operating with Allies. During the spring, a total of approximately 19,000 allied soldiers from Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, United Kingdom, United States, Italy, Hungary and Poland will take part in the exercises.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/allied-troops-from-ten-different-countries-rehearse-defending-finland-under-the-command-of-the-finnish-army
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Facts about Army Academy The Army Academy has three subordinate units: The Education and Training Centre (E & TC), Reserve Officer School and Army Research Centre. The Education and Training Centre (E & TC) The Education and Training Centre (E&TC)...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-academy/about-us
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Army Academy Address: Maasotakoulu Lavolankatu 1, 53600 Lappeenranta Tel. +358 299 800 (switchboard) [email protected] Visits Lappeenranta: [email protected] Hamina: [email protected] Armour School in Parolannummi: [email protected] Signals School...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-academy/contact-information
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Military Service in Army Academy Recruits The Army Academy trains conscripts as infantry, military police, drivers, medics and for various duties in logistics. Approximately one third of the conscripts receive leadership training in the Non-Commis...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-academy/for-conscripts
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22.5.2026 | Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki inspected the light infantry exercise Saber Strike 26 on 19-20 May. In the current phase of the exercise, Rock Sisu, units from Allied countries train in the Vuosanka training area independently.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/commander-of-the-army-inspected-exercise-saber-strike-26-in-kainuu
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Practical-level cooperation between the Finnish and Japanese armies to continue Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki, met the Commanding General of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Northern Army, Lieutenant General Ka...https://maavoimat.fi/en/news
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28.5.2026 | The Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki inspected exercise Karelian Sword 26 hosted by the Commander of Karelia Brigade, Colonel Tomi Pekurinen.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/commander-of-the-army-impressed-by-reservists-know-how-in-exercise-karelian-sword-26
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French Mountain Troops Conclude Historic First Long-Term Deployment to Finland During this spring, France conducted its first extended deployment to Finland, sending approximately 180 soldiers from the 27e Brigade d’Infanterie de Montagne. The mou...https://maavoimat.fi/en/exercises
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Arrow 24 The Armoured Brigade will lead the Army mechanized exercise Arrow 24 at the Pohjankangas shooting and training area in Niinisalo from 26 April to 14 May 2024. Of the total strength of ca. 2600 persons taking part in the exercise, majority...https://maavoimat.fi/en/ex-arrow-24
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Pori Brigade Pori brigade operates in the area of Western Finland and trains conscripts in two locations; Säkylä and Niinisalo. We train our conscript to serve as competent defenders of our homeland and also train voluntary reservists to be profic...https://maavoimat.fi/en/pori-brigade
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Arrow 23 The Armoured Brigade will lead the Army mechanized exercise Arrow 23 at the Pohjankangas shooting and training area in Niinisalo from 1 to 14 May 2023. Of the total strength of ca. 2200 persons taking part in the exercise, more than one t...https://maavoimat.fi/en/arrow-23-en
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5.5.2026 | Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki, reviewed the Armoured Brigade-led mechanised forces exercise in Pohjankangas, Finland on 28 – 30 April 2026.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/commander-of-the-finnish-army-reviewed-mechanised-forces-exercise-in-pohjankangas
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Local defence exercises The Army will be training local defence across Finland 2-9 September 2022. The exercises will improve local troops’ readiness to carry out local combat and protection tasks and strengthen the authorities’ abilities to coope...https://maavoimat.fi/en/local-defence-exercises
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Guard Jaeger Regiment The Guard Jaeger Regiment trains troops specialised in urban warfare to defend Helsinki and Uusimaa region. Read more Guard Jaeger Regiment Kaartin jääkärirykmentin sotilasvala- ja sotilasvakuutustilaisuudet 13.8.2026 Army 29...https://maavoimat.fi/en/guard-jaeger-regiment