The Finnish Army

The Army defends the entire land area of the state and executes all three of the Defence Forces’ tasks.

Conscript

Constant readiness and local defence at the centre of the operations of the Finnish Army

Army 30.12.2021

The Army Commander Change of Command Ceremony took place today, on 30 December, in Mikkeli. Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki will begin as Commander of the Finnish Army. He has been the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations since August 2019. Lieutenant G...

Defence Forces’ participation in Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan comes to an end

Defence Forces 25.5.2021

The NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan comes to an end based on a decision made by NATO on 30 April 2021.

Individuals make up a functioning wartime unit

Army 25.2.2021

The conscripts who are discharged from service make up a functioning wartime unit – it is like an orchestra in which each of the instruments has its own important function. The composition of the unit is determined in February.