The Finnish Army

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

Conscript and women's voluntary military service

The Finnish Defence Forces to shift to using NATO-standard calibres for new small arms

Army 28.10.2025

The Finnish Defence Forces will shift to using the NATO-standard calibres 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, 9x19mm, and 12.7x99mm for new small arms. The decision taken will improve, among other, the soldier’s operating capability, interoperability, and security...

The opening ceremony was attended by personnel serving in the MCLCC and Army Command Finland, as well as distinguished guests

The official inauguration of NATO’s Multi-Corps Land Component Command Northwest is held in Mikkeli

Army 3.10.2025

NATO’s Multi-Corps Land Component Command Northwest (MCLCC-NW) celebrates its official inauguration on the 3rd of October, 2025, in Mikkeli. The flags of the current nations for the Core Staff Element are raised together with the NATO flag.