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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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20.2.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces will participate this spring’s key arctic exercise series during 9.–20.3.2026. The Norwegian-led Cold Response 26 -exercise will convene up to c. 7,500 soldiers in Finland and c. 25,000 soldiers in Norway from altogether 14 nations. In Finland, the exercise activity will focus on the Finnish Defence Forces’ exercise area at Rovajärvi but forces will be on the move across northern Finland.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-and-allies-to-exercise-arctic-defence-in-cold-response-26
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20.2.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces will participate this spring’s key arctic exercise series during 9.–20.3.2026. The Norwegian-led Cold Response 26 -exercise will convene up to c. 7,500 soldiers in Finland and c. 25,000 soldiers in Norway from altogether 14 nations. In Finland, the exercise activity will focus on the Finnish Defence Forces’ exercise area at Rovajärvi but forces will be on the move across northern Finland.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-and-allies-to-exercise-arctic-defence-in-cold-response-26
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12.1.2026 | The Defence Forces’ second SAR satellite was launched into space January 11, 2026.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/defence-forces-sar-satellite-system-progressing
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20.2.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces will participate this spring’s key arctic exercise series during 9.–20.3.2026. The Norwegian-led Cold Response 26 -exercise will convene up to c. 7,500 soldiers in Finland and c. 25,000 soldiers in Norway from altogether 14 nations. In Finland, the exercise activity will focus on the Finnish Defence Forces’ exercise area at Rovajärvi but forces will be on the move across northern Finland.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-and-allies-to-exercise-arctic-defence-in-cold-response-26
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20.2.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces will participate this spring’s key arctic exercise series during 9.–20.3.2026. The Norwegian-led Cold Response 26 -exercise will convene up to c. 7,500 soldiers in Finland and c. 25,000 soldiers in Norway from altogether 14 nations. In Finland, the exercise activity will focus on the Finnish Defence Forces’ exercise area at Rovajärvi but forces will be on the move across northern Finland.https://intti.fi/en/-/1948673/finnish-defence-forces-and-allies-to-exercise-arctic-defence-in-cold-response-26
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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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The F-35 Programme to Yield Capability to the Entire Defence System The F-35 Programme (fmr. HX Programme) will have a substantial impact on Finland’s defence capability and the Air Force’s combat capability until the 2060s. The primary task of th...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/hx-fighter-program
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The Air Force Academy is the sole Air Force unit with a primary educational and training role, and in that capacity it provides university-level military education. We train active duty personnel, conscripts, and reservists for a wide range of air defense specialties.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/air-force-academy/about-us
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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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Air Force Academy The primary mission of the Air Force Academy is to train conscripts and active duty personnel for air defense tasks. Read more Air Force Academy Air Force's Special Programmes Air Force You may get to be assigned to do the milita...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/air-force-academy
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Air Force Command Finland (AFCOMFIN), at Jyväskylä–Tikkakoski, is the command headquarters of the Commander of the Air Force, and in that capacity is responsible for the direction of Finland's air defense under normal conditions and during times of crises.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/air-force-command
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Mikkonen, Jari Mikael Lieutenant General Position Deputy Chief of Staff, Armaments and Logistics Date and place of birth 26 June 1967, Kouvola Family Married Two children Career Matriculation examination, Valkeala Upper Secondary School 1986 Pilot...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/general-officers/jari-mikkonen
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Välimäki, Pasi Lieutenant General Position Commander of the Finnish Army Date and place of birth 1 September 1965, Turku Family Spouse Eija Välimäki, née Linden Daughter Career Matriculation Examination Turku Normaalikoulu Upper-Secondary School 1...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/general-officers/pasi-valimaki
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Air Force is the backbone of Finland's air defence The Finnish Air Force is responsible for Finland's air defence and air operations. As its secondary mission, the service supports other authorities and participates in crisis management. The Air F...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/about-us
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Herranen, Timo Olavi Major General Position Commander, Air Force Date and place of birth December 2, 1971 Joensuu Family Married, child Education National Defense University, officers degree, 1994 Flight instructor course, Air Force Academy, 1997 ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/general-officers/timo-herranen
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Defence Command Finland Training Division Defence Command Finland Training Division is responsible for the personnel's competence and operational capability and the coordination of the troops' training and exercise activities. The Education Divisi...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/defence-command-finland-training-division
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Discover the role and resposibilities ot the Finnish Air Force Command, overseeing air operations, training, and development to ensure national security.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/about-us-aircom
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30.10.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces has released a new data and AI strategy designed to guide the organisation towards data-centric command and control and strengthened information and knowledge management. Beginning in 2025, the FDF will cooperate with NestAI to accelerate the development of AI capabilities. Working with leading companies will also help build the ecosystem for the FDF AI Centre of Excellence, which is planned to be operational at the start of 2026.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-accelerate-indigenous-ai-development-with-nestai
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Ylitalo, Juha-Matti Brigadier General Engineering Position Deputy Chief of Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command Date and place of birth 13 July 1966 Hollola, Finland Training Conscript, Air Force Aircraft and Weapon Systems Training Wing / Tra...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/general-officers/juha-matti-ylitalo