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About to enter into the military? Finnish liability for military service safeguarding the defence capability The Finnish Defence Forces will train conscripts to form a sustained combat-efficient wartime force and reserve. This will establish a pre...https://intti.fi/en/about-to-enter-into-the-military-
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Quality Policy Military Aviation Authority Finlandhttps://ilmavoimat.fi/en/quality-policy
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Plans and Policy Division Defence Command Finland The division plans and develops the Finnish defence system. Its work supports the Finnish Defence Forces' strategic command. The Plans and Policy Division provides the basis for capability building...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/plans-and-policy-division
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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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Russia Seminar 2026 The Finnish National Defence University will host the eight annual Russia Seminar on 11-12 February 2026 in Helsinki (Santahamina), Finland. The aim of this international seminar is to promote discussion on the Russian war agai...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/russia-seminar
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Russia Group The Russia Research 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...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/russia-group
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Raitasalo, Jyri Juhani Brigadier General Position Chief of Logistics at the Defence Command Brigadier General Year and place of birth 1970, Espoo Family Married, spouse: Hannamari Raitasalo 3 children Career Matriculation examination, Kaitaa High ...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/brigadier-general-jyri-raitasalo
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Tuominen Manu Petteri Brigadier General Position Assistant Chief of Staff J7 Training Date and place of birth 5 June 1965, Liperi Family Spouse Katarina Pettersson Two children Career Matriculation Examination, Joensuun Lyseon Lukio 1985 Conscript...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/tuominen-manu-petteri-curriculum-vitae
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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...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/russia-seminar/speakers
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Finnish Defence Studies Finnish Defence Studies is a peer-reviewed publication series under the auspices of the Finnish National Defence University. Its goal is to publish high-quality research within military sciences that is of interest for inte...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/finnish-defence-studies-en
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Laaksonen, Ari Matti Brigadier General Date and place of birth 1970, Helsinki Family Married Two children Career Matriculation examination, Helsingin Yhteislyseon lukio 1989 Conscript service, Armoured Brigade 1990 - 1991 Officer's degree, Militar...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/en/ari-laaksonen
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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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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...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/professors-at-the-department-of-warfare
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Ylitalo, Tero Juhani Major General Position Chief of Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command Date and place of birth 30 April 1968 Ilmajoki Family Spouse Kati Ylitalo Career Matriculation Examination, Harjavalta Upper-Secondary School 1987 Milita...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/general-officers/tero-ylitalo
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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...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/web/kansainvalinen-kriisinhallinta/iraq-oir-and-nmi
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Huusko, Janne Date and place of birth 1 OCT 1969, Raisio Position Chief of Staff, Navy Command Finland Family Married Two children Military rank Commodore Military education 2019 National Defence Course 2009 Course for Superior Staff 2000-2001 Gen...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/commodore-janne-huusko
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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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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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Hölttä, Niko Brigadier General Position Commandant of the Reserve Officer School (From 1 July 2026, Commander of Kainuu Brigade) Date and place of birth 28 April 1972, Oulu Family Married three children Career Conscript service, Savo Brigade, 1991...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/niko-holtta-en
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Salo, Mikael Brigadier General Position Assistant Chief of Staff J7, Joint Force Command Norfolk Date and place of birth 8.8.1971, Jokioinen Family Married Three children Career Matriculation, Kuhala High School, 1991 Conscript, Armored Battalion,...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/mikael-salo-en