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Work in the Defence Forces Would you like to know more about work in the Defence Forces? Please keep in mind that a person appointed to a post within the Defence Forces must be a Finnish citizen and fulfil the eligibility requirements for a govern...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/work-in-the-defence-forces
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16.9.2025 | The first group of Finnish Air Force personnel began their initial training in September at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where they will receive theoretical and simulator training on the F-35 multi-role fighter.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/finnish-air-force-aircraft-maintenance-personnel-begin-f-35-initial-training-in-the-united-states
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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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The Midnight Hawks is the official aerobatic team of the Finnish Air Force. The team with its four Hawk jet trainers has proudly presented the consummate flying skills of Finnish military pilots in air shows in Finland and abroad since 1997. All Midnight Hawks pilots are qualified air combat and Hawk flight instructors at the Air Force Academy, rehearsing aerobatics on top of their teaching responsibilities.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/midnight-hawks-en
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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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The Explosives Centre is responsible for the production, maintenance and decommissioning of explosives in the Defence Forces.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/explosives-centre
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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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16.8.2023 | The Defence Forces organisations performing maintenance activities for military aircraft or their components have been granted approvals in accordance with the new Military Aviation Regulation.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/fin-emar-145-approval-for-military-aircraft-maintenance-organisations
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Five military branches In its five battalion-level units, the Kainuu Brigade offers training for five different military branches: infantry, artillery, signal, engineer and maintenance duties. The Kainuu jaeger battalion trains infantry combatants...https://maavoimat.fi/en/kainuu-brigade/for-conscripts
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Ensembles Concert Band The Concert Band is a symphonic wind orchestra consisting of wind musicians and percussionists. As an ensemble it is the largest orchestra in the Conscript Band. Parade Band The Conscript Band’s Parade Band consists of three...https://sotilasmusiikki.fi/en/conscript-band/ensembles
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Frequently asked questions On this page you will find frequently asked questions about dealing with the Defence Forces. What are the Finnish Defence Forces’ e-services? The Finnish Defence Forces e-services provides client services to citizens, co...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions
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16.8.2023 | The Defence Forces organisations performing maintenance activities for military aircraft or their components have been granted approvals in accordance with the new Military Aviation Regulation.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951206/fin-emar-145-approval-for-military-aircraft-maintenance-organisations
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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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Long-term development is the key to sustained air defence capability Maintenance and enhancement of the nation's air defence is among the primary tasks of the Finnish Air Force. This requires the continuous development of air defence capabilities ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/development-of-finlands-air-defence-capability
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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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Applying for cyber conscript training Applying for cyber conscript training happens through the special forces application process before the start of one’s military service. The application period for the cyber conscript training starting in July...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/intti/cyber
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Applying for cyber conscript training Applying for cyber conscript training happens through the special forces application process before the start of one’s military service. The application period for the cyber conscript training starting in July...https://intti.fi/en/cyber
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The Logistics Command works with domestic and foreign cooperation partners on a regular basis in order to carry out its task to ensure the efficient use of the Defence Forces’ capabilities and execution of operations in all circumstances.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/international-cooperation
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Nyland Brigade trains versatile coastal ranger troops with high performance capability Training The Nyland Brigade trains, among others, companies with coastal jaegers, mortar gunners and engineers as well as headquarters and signal companies, mil...https://merivoimat.fi/en/nyland-brigade/about-us
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Make it to Tikkakoski through special operations forces application You may get to be assigned to do the military service in the Air Force Academy at the call-ups or trough special operations forces application. In the call-ups, the Air Force Acad...https://intti.fi/en/air-force-s-special-programmes