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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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The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is a regional security organisation with 57 participating states.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/osce-and-arms-control
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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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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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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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Prevention of discrimination and inappropriate behaviour in the Defence Forces In the Defence Forces, everyone must ensure objective behaviour, open interaction and the promotion of a good operating culture. It is essential to act in accordance wi...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/responsible-actor/prevention-of-discrimination-and-inappropriate-behaviour-in-the-defence-forces
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Commander, generals and Defence Command Finland as well as the centres.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us
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International military crisis management and co-operation on bilateral, Nordic and European level as well as Nato partnership creates Finnish Defence Forces basis for international activities and networking.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/international-activities
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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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Forms Finnish Defence Forces most usual forms are here. Fill the questionnaire primarily at https://asiointi.puolustusvoimat.fi/en . The PDF forms are intended to be filled in using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Before conscription servi...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/forms
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7.1.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces prepare the participation in the military exercise Cold Response 2026 to be held in northern areas of Norway, Finland and Sweden in March 2026.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-to-participate-in-the-exercise-cold-response-2026
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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
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Unexploded projectile detection Sometimes you may encounter unexploded ordnance or explosive charge in nature. Do not touch or move the object. Unexploded ordnance is found especially in firing and training areas, but explosives, especially wartim...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/a-part-of-society/shooting-training-and-protection-areas/unexploded-projectile-detection
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7.1.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces prepare the participation in the military exercise Cold Response 2026 to be held in northern areas of Norway, Finland and Sweden in March 2026.https://intti.fi/en/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-to-participate-in-the-exercise-cold-response-2026
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Instructions and Guides The instruction files are in PDF format, so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. You can download the program for free from Adobe's website . The download of the files may take a moment. For files larger than 2 ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/guides
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General conscription is a Finnish choice Finland’s defence is founded on general conscription, a large reserve with a military training, and a strong will to defend the country. Combined, they make up a credible and pre-emptive threshold against a...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/finnish-conscription-system
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Instructions for aerial photography and flying in restricted zones Taking photographs and inspecting military zones from the air requires authorisation. The targets inspected may be moving or shifting. Therefore, a permit is often needed for aeria...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/instructions-for-aerial-photographers
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Defence Command Finland Logistics Division Defence Command Finland Logistics Division control the logistics of the Defence Forces. Logistics are the Defence Forces' nationwide sectors. These include the procurement sector, service services, the sy...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/defence-command-finland-logistics-division
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EUTM Mozambique Established in July 2021, the objective of EUTM Mozambique is to support the development of the Mozambican armed forces by providing training and advice. The overall strength of the Finnish personnel in the mission is five at most....https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/eutm-mozambique
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Lebanon UNIFIL Established in 1978, the UN-led UNIFIL is tasked to assist the Lebanese population by creating a secure and stable environment in its area of operation. Finland participates in the operation with approximately 200 peacekeepers in to...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/lebanon-unifil