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International co-operation is a part of the daily activities of the Air Force. The objective of co-operation is to share information and expertise with the key actors in the Air Force’s operating environment and to create opportunities for cost-effective training in the service’s main tasks.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/international-cooperation
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Education and training This page provides the Defence Forces’ civilian and military personnel with information about possibilities for further education and training. In the Defence Forces, education and training of the regular personnel can be di...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/education-and-training
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Information and communication technology services The tasks in this area are available both for the rank and file (255 days) and leaders (347 days). ICT support This task will provide you with the readiness to operate as a professional in ICT admi...https://intti.fi/en/information-and-communication-technology-services
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Strategy 2025–2030(+) The main task of the National Defence University is to provide the future officers of the Finnish Defence Forces and the Border Guard with the skills they need. The skills combine the knowledge gained during studies with the ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/strategy
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Kalliomaa, Mika Major General Position Military Representative to the European Union and NATO Date and place of birth 5 September 1966, Isokyrö Family Married to Katri Kalliomaa Two daughters, one son Career Matriculation examination, Isokyrö High...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/major-general-mika-kalliomaa
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Our Main Functions The main functions of the National Defence University are research , education and societal impact . The main functions have strategic objectives and goals, that have been created based on our mission, vision and central princip...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/strategy/our-main-functions
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20.3.2026 | The President of the Republic has ordered Brigadier General Jami Virta to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration at the Defence Command Finland from 1 July 2026.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/-/1948673/brigadier-general-jami-virta-becomes-deputy-chief-of-staff-administration-of-the-defence-command-finland
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Karsikas, Jarkko Antero Brigadier General Position Deputy Commander / Chief of Staff, Nato Communications and Information Systems Group, Nato ACO Date and place of birth 1.1.1971, Alahärmä Family Married, three children Career Matriculation Examin...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/jarkko-karsikas-en
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Virta, Jami Brigadier General Position Commander of Pori Brigade Date and place of birth 19 September 1973, Haapavesi Family Married to Heli Virta, four children Career Instructor Pohja Brigade 1994 Instructor, Guard Jaeger Regiment 1998 - 2002 Un...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/jami-virta-en
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Laaksonen, Ari Matti Brigadier General Date and place of birth 1970, Helsinki Family Married Two children Career Conscript service, Armoured Brigade 1990 - 1991 Several Junior Officer positions, Armoured Brigade 1995 – 1999 Company Commaner, Armou...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/en/ari-laaksonen
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20.3.2026 | The President of the Republic has ordered Brigadier General Jami Virta to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration at the Defence Command Finland from 1 July 2026.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1948673/brigadier-general-jami-virta-becomes-deputy-chief-of-staff-administration-of-the-defence-command-finland
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20.3.2026 | The President of the Republic has ordered Brigadier General Jami Virta to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration at the Defence Command Finland from 1 July 2026.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/brigadier-general-jami-virta-becomes-deputy-chief-of-staff-administration-of-the-defence-command-finland
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20.3.2026 | The President of the Republic has ordered Brigadier General Jami Virta to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration at the Defence Command Finland from 1 July 2026.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/brigadier-general-jami-virta-becomes-deputy-chief-of-staff-administration-of-the-defence-command-finland
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Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces is General Janne Jaakkolahttps://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces
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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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Benefits and salary Personnel’s competence and well-being is very important for us. We offer meaningful, reliable jobs in a constantly evolving working environment. Benefits Salary Extras Benefits The Defence Forces provides its personnel with var...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/benefits-and-salary
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Studying at the National Defence University The National Defence University offers university classes to approximately 900 people annually and continuing training to approximately 1,000 people. This page brings together general information useful ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/studies
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On this page you can find the latest scientific publications of The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/scientific-publications-of-the-finnish-defence-forces-logistics-command
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1.4.2026 | The President of the Republic has promoted Medical Colonel Tuomo Leino to Brigadier General Medical since 1 April 2026.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/tuomo-leino-to-become-chief-physician-of-the-finnish-defence-forces
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Conscript service and training The objective of military training is to sustain the readiness of the Finnish Defence Forces and to train individuals liable for military service in tasks of national defence. Military training is provided annually f...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/intti/in-service