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You can browse our equipment branch-by-branch or by different classes of weapons and weapon systems.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/equipment/-/cat/asset/view/id/901
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You can browse our equipment branch-by-branch or by different classes of weapons and weapon systems.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/equipment/-/cat/asset/view/id/236
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You can browse our equipment branch-by-branch or by different classes of weapons and weapon systems.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/equipment
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29.4.2026 | The Defence Forces has completed the safety investigation (accident investigation) regarding an accident involving an all-terrain truck that took place in Pori Brigade on 16 April 2025 in which a conscript serving in the brigade was seriously injured.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/the-defence-forces-safety-investigation-regarding-the-pori-brigade-accident-involving-an-all-terrain-truck-has-been-completed
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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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We defend Finland together – national parade on the Independence Day of Finland in Kouvola this year The Finnish Defence Forces will celebrate the 108th Independence Day of Finland by way of a national parade on 6 December in Kouvola. The theme of...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/the-finnish-independence-day
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Jaeger Brigade - For conscripts Training in the Jaeger Brigade The Jaeger Brigade provides training in two battalions, namely the Lapland Jaeger Battalion and Rovaniemi Air Defence Battalion. The aim is to train personnel for jaeger, mortar, headq...https://maavoimat.fi/en/jaeger-brigade/for-conscripts
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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.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/building-and-maintaining-the-capabilities
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Item Collections The vast majority of the Military Museum's collections date from the time after Finland became independent in 1917. The museum's collections include weapons and other military technology, uniforms and other equipment, accommodatio...https://sotamuseo.fi/en/item-collections
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Education and training at the Infantry School – consideration of lessons learned relating to the war in Ukraine and alliances 16.3.2026 13.04 Blog The Infantry School (INFS) trains non-commissioned officers (NCOs) on a number of levels, as well as...https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/education-and-training-at-the-infantry-school-consideration-of-lessons-learned-relating-to-the-war-in-ukraine-and-alliances
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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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3.11.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces will celebrate the 108th Independence Day of Finland by way of a national parade on 6 December in Kouvola. The theme of the parade is We defend Finland together. The review of troops will take place at Kouvola Finnish baseball stadium, and the pass in review on Salpausselänkatu. The Finnish Defence Forces’ and other agencies’ equipment and activity will be available for familiarisation at Sumulaakso. The events are free of charge.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/we-defend-finland-together-national-parade-on-the-independence-day-of-finland-in-kouvola-this-year
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Publications The Military Aviation Authority Finland issues military aviation regulations, advisories and notices. The regulatory publications translated into English are highlighted and linked in the table below. Military aviation regulations Ide...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/publications
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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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Protecting Airspace over Northern Finland and Entire Nation Lapland Air Wing provides round-the-clock surveillance and air policing of Finland's airspace and its adjacent areas. With Colonel Tuukka Karjalainen at the helm, the air wing employs aro...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/lapland-air-command/about-us
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8.5.2026 | The Karelian Brigade will lead the Karelian Sword 26 exercise in the regions of Kymenlaakso, South Savo and South Karelia from 22 to 29 May 2026.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/karelian-sword-26-to-be-held-in-southeastern-finland-in-may-2026
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8.5.2026 | The Karelian Brigade will lead the Karelian Sword 26 exercise in the regions of Kymenlaakso, South Savo and South Karelia from 22 to 29 May 2026.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1950813/karelian-sword-26-to-be-held-in-southeastern-finland-in-may-2026
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Research fields You can find information about the National Defence University’s research fields on this website. The military science research conducted in the university is divided into eight different areas: • Operational Art and Tactics • Mili...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/research-fields
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8.5.2026 | The Karelian Brigade will lead the Karelian Sword 26 exercise in the regions of Kymenlaakso, South Savo and South Karelia from 22 to 29 May 2026.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/karelian-sword-26-to-be-held-in-southeastern-finland-in-may-2026
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Welcome to conscript service in the Guard Jaeger Regiment 6th of July 2026! Familiarize yourself with the guide that contains useful information for prospective conscripts starting their service in July 2026. You have to arrive to conscript servic...https://maavoimat.fi/en/conscript-guide-guard-jaeger-regiment