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13.2.2026 | In the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea, there are 18 restricted sea areas which usually also contain a military area. Military areas are surrounded by a 100 metre movement restriction zone. This restriction also applies to anyone moving on the ice in winter.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/movement-restrictions-in-force-in-military-areas-also-concern-those-moving-on-the-ice
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22.07.2026–23.07.2026 Sipoo, Vantaa, Helsinki Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be exercising in Sipoo, Vantaa and Helsinki 22.-23.7.2026. The training takes place in the following areas: Sipoo: Sipoonkorpi, Vantaa: Itä-Hakkila, Sotunk...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=5d75115c-8779-f7cd-6d30-8e49ab102c3c
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22.07.2026–23.07.2026 Sipoo, Vantaa, Helsinki Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be exercising in Sipoo, Vantaa and Helsinki 22.-23.7.2026. The training takes place in the following areas: Sipoo: Sipoonkorpi, Vantaa: Itä-Hakkila, Sotunk...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=5d75115c-8779-f7cd-6d30-8e49ab102c3c
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Professors and Assistant Professors Professors of the National Defence University (NDU) lead research in the chair they are holding and are in charge of implementing teaching together with other instructors in their departments. The National Defen...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/professors
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18.6.2026 | On 18 June 2026, Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to purchase GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) glide bombs from the United States. Glide bombs will be used in Finnish Air Force F-35A multirole fighters.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/sdb-ii-glide-bombs-for-finnish-air-force-f-35a-multirole-fighter-jets
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18.6.2026 | On 18 June 2026, Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to purchase GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) glide bombs from the United States. Glide bombs will be used in Finnish Air Force F-35A multirole fighters.https://logistiikkalaitos.fi/en/-/1948673/sdb-ii-glide-bombs-for-finnish-air-force-f-35a-multirole-fighter-jets
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Contact Information The Pori Brigade trains soldiers in Säkylä and Niinisalo. The regional offices operating under the brigade are located in Turku (Regional Office of Southwestern Finland) and Vaasa (Regional Office of Ostrobothnia). The commande...https://maavoimat.fi/en/pori-brigade/contact-information
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21.5.2026 | The Guard Jaeger Regiment will train with other authorities in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa on 24–28 May 2026.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/guard-jaeger-regiment-to-train-in-the-helsinki-metropolitan-area-24-28-may-2026
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Protected areas of the Finnish Navy Protected areas are important for national security and the organisation of regional surveillance, and their boundaries are clearly defined parts of Finland's territorial waters. Finland's 18 protected areas are...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/a-part-of-society/shooting-training-and-protection-areas/protected-areas-of-the-finnish-navy
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13.2.2026 | In the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea, there are 18 restricted sea areas which usually also contain a military area. Military areas are surrounded by a 100 metre movement restriction zone. This restriction also applies to anyone moving on the ice in winter.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/movement-restrictions-in-force-in-military-areas-also-concern-those-moving-on-the-ice
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International cooperation The stability of the Baltic Sea Region is important to the security of the Finnish people. The Finnish Navy participates constantly and in versatile ways in activities which strengthen the security and stability of the Ba...https://merivoimat.fi/en/international-co-operation
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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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Instructions for aerial photography and flying in restricted zones Taking photographs and inspecting military zones from the air requires authorisation. The targets inspected may be moving or shifting. Therefore, a permit is often needed for aeria...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/instructions-for-aerial-photographers
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4.6.2026 | The exercise will be visible in Kerava, Helsinki, Sipoonkorpi, and Vantaa. Activities related to the exercise will take place at all times of the day, both in the terrain and in built-up areas within properties which has been reserved in advance.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/the-guard-jaeger-regiment-to-exercise-in-uusimaa-8-11-june-2026
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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 ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/studies
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Presentation of shooting and training areas Army shooting ranges Hamina The Army Academy operates a 25-metre pistol range and a 50-metre miniature rifle range in Hamina. The pistol range has 35 firing positions and the miniature rifle range can ac...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/a-part-of-society/shooting-training-and-protection-areas/presentation-of-shooting-and-training-areas
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30.4.2026 | The multinational air defence exercise Mallet Strike 1/26 will be conducted at the Lohtaja Firing Range and Training Area from 12 - 21 May 2026.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/air-defence-units-to-train-together-with-allies-in-lohtaja
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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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30.4.2026 | The multinational air defence exercise Mallet Strike 1/26 will be conducted at the Lohtaja Firing Range and Training Area from 12 - 21 May 2026.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/air-defence-units-to-train-together-with-allies-in-lohtaja
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28.10.2025 | The campaign for increasing physical activity launched by President of the Republic Alexander Stubb received nationally extensive coverage and positive visibility. As such, the physical activity programme provides a tool for physical preparedness also for the upcoming contingents. Now is again an excellent time to take up the programme as it is about 12 weeks until the next contingent is to enter into service.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/commander-in-chief-s-physical-activity-programme-received-wide-visibility-and-inspired-to-get-moving