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Finnish National Defense Courses Finnish national defence courses (NDC) aim to enhance comprehensive security by educating highly influential individuals on societal preparedness and crisis management. Fostering cooperation among various sectors i...

Russia Group The Russia Group of the National Defence University’s Department of Warfare started its activities in 2017. The task of the Russia Group is to conduct research on the fundamentals of Russia’s security, military policy and art of war, ...

Speakers and moderators Moderator: Simo Pesu (FNDU) Lt. Col. Simo Pesu is the head of the Russia Group and a senior researcher at the National Defence University. He earned the General Staff Officer’s Degree in 2004 and has served as a commissione...

Department of Warfare: Professors and Assistant Professors Professors Professor Petteri Jouko, PhD, Colonel (ret.) Field of appointment: Military history Teaching and research Military history during the Cold War, history of operational art and ta...

Practical information for requesting a visit to the National Defence University.

The general objective of the course is to enhance the knowledge and understanding of comprehensive crisis management approach within the EU framework, as well as to enhance collaboration and cooperation among the different actors, namely military, civilian crisis management, humanitarian and development aid actors in the wider context of CFSP/CSDP.

OIR and NMI in Iraq The Finnish Crisis Management Contingent in Iraq operates in the area of Iraq as part of Nato Mission Iraq (NMI). The main task of the NMI involves advisory assistance at levels of ministries and higher military training establ...

OIR and NMI in Iraq The Finnish Crisis Management Contingent in Iraq operates in the area of Iraq as part of Nato Mission Iraq (NMI). The main task of the NMI involves advisory assistance at levels of ministries and higher military training establ...

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...

Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces is General Janne Jaakkola

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.

Publications The National Defence University publishes a wide range of scientific research across various publication series. Through our publication series, you can quickly access the latest research findings that meet comparable quality standard...

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.

Library The National Defence University (NDU) library supports studies and research at the university, while promoting access to resources and information. Library is also open for civilian customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The internal security level ...

10.2.2026 | 08.30-08.45 Welcome and Admin remarks (Auditorium Itälinnake) Simo Pesu (FNDU) 08.45-09.00 Opening words Jaro Kesänen, Rector of FNDU 09.00-09.45 Keynote: The Fog After War - Determinants of Future Russian Military Capabilities Tor Bukkvoll (Norwe...

Familiarisation The National Defence University is located in a military area. You must apply for permission to enter the area. The National Defence University Library , however, is open to the general public. It is located in Santahamina House, w...

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 ...

As a territorial surveillance authority, the Air Force surveils and protects Finland's territorial integrity.

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 ...

22.1.2026 | F I N N I S H MILITARY INTELLIGENCE R E V I E W 2 0 2 5 © Defence Command, Finnish Defence Forces, 2025 978-951-25-3485-2 978-951-25-3486-9 (PDF) Printed in Finland PunaMusta Oy, 2025 Photograph credits: Christina Salonius (page 5) istockphoto.com...