Mortar mobility enhanced by the new M3 weapon system
The Finnish Defence Forces will procure up to more than hundred vehicle-fitted and -mounted mortar systems from Patria Land. Modular and mobile, the new 120mm mortar M3 weapon system will improve force mobility, protection, and fire delivery capability over a wide area.
Swedish Army Commander Pays First Official Visit to Finland
The new Commander of the Swedish Army, Major General Johan Pekkari, visited Finland as the guest of the Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki.
Guard Jaeger Regiment will train local defence in Uusimaa
The local defence exercise Lively Stronghold 26 led by the Guard Jaeger Regiment, concentrating in the Uusimaa region, will bring together a training audience of around 550 soldiers from 30 August to 4 September 2026. In addition to the Guard Jaeger Regiment, units from the Coastal Brigade, Naval and Army Academies, authorities and other actors in the area, and the cities of Vantaa and Kerava will take part in the exercise.
Exercise Desert Snow conducted in the United States demonstrated the skills of Finnish reservists
The exercise conducted in Louisiana was part of the cooperation between Karelia Brigade and the Virginia National Guard under the official partnership program between Finland and state of Virginia.
