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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.

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 ...

The Explosives Centre is responsible for the production, maintenance and decommissioning of explosives in the Defence Forces.

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.

Army Command The Army Command (ARCOM) is located in the historic garrison area of Karkialampi and functions as the command headquarters of the Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki . At the helm of the command is the Army...

The Defence Forces logistics system is an entity formed by the Defence Forces and its partners enabling the operations of the troops of Defence Forces and the development of its capabilities in all states of readiness.

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.

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.

The Learjet 35A/S of the Finnish Air have served the Finnish Defence Forces material and personnel transport, aerial photography and target towing roles since 1982. They also have provisions for installation of an air sampling kit and performing aerial photography and maritime surveillance missions. Starting from spring 2018 Finnish Air Force Learjets operated by the Satakunta Air Command’s Support...

In April 2016, Finnish Air Force transferred two F/A-18C Hornet Multi-Role fighters to the United States for the integration work of the long range Joint Air-to Surface Standoff (JASSM) missile to the Finnish F/A-18 fleet. After succesful completion of the integration, the aircraft returned to Finland on a ferry flight taking place from 9 to 12 May.

10.11.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria have updated their Strategic Partnership Agreement. The agreement ensures that the Defence Forces’ military aviation assets, naval defence systems, and command and control systems remain operational throughout their life cycle in all security situations.

This article was published in Ruotuväki on April 17th 2020 in Finnish. The development programme for sustained army mobility enhancement is now beginning in cooperation with Latvia and Estonia. Conducting international cooperation results in cost-effective solutions.

10.11.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria have updated their Strategic Partnership Agreement. The agreement ensures that the Defence Forces’ military aviation assets, naval defence systems, and command and control systems remain operational throughout their life cycle in all security situations.

8.9.2025 | The procurement of SAR satellites will enhance the Finnish Defence Forces’ intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

20.12.2024 | MILITARY AVIATION AUTHORITY FINLAND 13.12.2024 P.O. Box 30, FI-41161 TIKKAKOSKI, tel. +358 299 800, email [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 256 AMC & GM ACCEPTABLE MEANS ...

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28.11.2024 | The year is ending and the commander of the Finnish Air Force changes at the turn of the month. In this article Major General Juha-Pekka Keränen, Commander of the Finnish Air Force, discusses the current status of the F-35 Programme and the aims of the capability introduction in the near future.

1.3.2023 | MILITARY AVIATION AUTHORITY FINLAND MILITARY AVIATION REGULATION SIM-To-Lt-035 1.3.2023 P.O.BOX 30, FI-41161 TIKKAKOSKI, tel. +358 299 800, email [email protected] SVY001-3 CERTIFICATION OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT AND RELATED PRODUCTS, PARTS AND APPLIANCES, ...

15.3.2023 | FINNISH MILITARY AVIATION AUTHORITY MILITARY AVIATION DIRECTIVE SIM-To-Lt-036 25.3.2019 P.O.Box 30, FI-41161 TIKKAKOSKI, tel. +358 299 800, fax +358 299 291 929, email [email protected] SVY001E-2 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS (FIN EMAR M) On th...