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On 12 December 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The missiles are compatible with the F-35A multirole fighters.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/medium-range-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-procured-for-f-35-multirole-fighters
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12.12.2025 | On 12 December 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The missiles are compatible with the F-35A multirole fighters.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1948673/medium-range-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-procured-for-f-35-multirole-fighters
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12.12.2025 | On 12 December 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The missiles are compatible with the F-35A multirole fighters.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/medium-range-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-procured-for-f-35-multirole-fighters
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30.10.2025 | The Army Academy -executed exercise Northern Spike 25 will be held during 8.–16.11.2025 at Rovajärvi range and training exercise area.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/national-anti-tank-missile-exercise-to-be-held-at-rovajarvi
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Finnish Air Force has conducted two successful live firings of JASSM Standoff missiles in the United States on 5 and 9 March.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951206/jassm-rynnakkoohjuksen-onnistunut-koeammunta-yhdysvalloissa
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22.8.2025 | This summer, the Navy has conducted exercises in order to develop the new surface-to-surface missile system (SSM 2020), and as a result of this development work, the system has now been introduced into operational use.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/new-surface-to-surface-missile-for-operational-use
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The Finnish Navy continues close cooperation with NATO in the Baltic Sentry surveillance operation in the Baltic Sea. PGG Hanko, a Hamina-class fast-attack missile craft, joins SNMG1 (Standing NATO Maritime Group 1) on Monday, 31 March.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/the-navy-deploys-missile-craft-hanko-to-standing-nato-maritime-group-1-1
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24.10.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces on October 23rd 2024 to conduct the procurement of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles. The missiles to be purchased by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command improve the survivability of the F-35 multi-role fighter operating under the threat of the adversary’s long-range ground-based air defence systems.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/anti-radiation-homing-missiles-for-f-35-multi-role-fighters
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30.10.2025 | The Army Academy -executed exercise Northern Spike 25 will be held during 8.–16.11.2025 at Rovajärvi range and training exercise area.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/national-anti-tank-missile-exercise-to-be-held-at-rovajarvi
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22.8.2025 | This summer, the Navy has conducted exercises in order to develop the new surface-to-surface missile system (SSM 2020), and as a result of this development work, the system has now been introduced into operational use.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/new-surface-to-surface-missile-for-operational-use
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31.5.2024 | Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has approved an additional procurement of JASSM missiles on 31 May 2024. The missiles enhance the air-to-surface capability range. The missiles will be delivered within the Finnish Air Force F-35 integration time line.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/logistics-command-to-procure-long-range-air-to-surface-missiles-for-f-35-multi-role-fighters
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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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Press releases and articleshttps://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/news
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The mechanised exercise of the Finnish Army (Arrow 16) The mechanised exercise of the Finnish Army (Arrow 16), led by the Armoured Brigade, will take place in Pohjankangas, Niinisalo, from 2 to 13 May 2016. The aim of the exercise is to develop in...https://maavoimat.fi/en/the-mechanised-exercise-of-the-finnish-army-arrow-16-
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9.12.2022 | The procurement of the Spike SR and Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missile systems will significantly enhance the anti-tank capability of the Army.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/new-missiles-to-complement-the-anti-tank-capability-of-the-army
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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 Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest aerial warfare service branches in the world to operate without interruption since its establishment in 1918.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/history
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31.3.2025 | The Finnish Navy continues close cooperation with NATO in the Baltic Sentry surveillance operation in the Baltic Sea. PGG Hanko, a Hamina-class fast-attack missile craft, joins SNMG1 (Standing NATO Maritime Group 1) on Monday, 31 March.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/the-navy-deploys-missile-craft-hanko-to-standing-nato-maritime-group-1-1
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16.12.2025 | Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter, designated JF-501, was presented to the public at a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth on 16 December.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951206/finland-s-first-f-35a-multirole-fighter-was-presented-to-the-public-at-a-rollout-ceremony
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This coming August, the cadets studying on the infantry programme of the Infantry School at the Army Academy will be graduating with a Bachelor in Military Sciences and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Preceding this, the finishing touches of their training will include, among others, partaking in the Pohjoinen 18 exercise organised in Rovajärvi from late May to early June.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/saumatonta-yhteistoimintaa-ja-lapaisevaa-tehokkuutta