Contingent 1/26 to start service in the Army
The next contingent of conscripts will begin their military service on Monday, 5 January, 2026. Approximately 9500 conscripts will start their service in the Army brigade-level units.
2025 call-up now completed – 76 % of the given age group to service
On 15 December, the 2025 call-up was completed. Altogether 76,29 percent of the male Finnish nationals of the age group was ordered to service. Since the previous year, the number has increased by 0,22 percentage points.
Colonel Tomi Pekurinen appointed Commander of the Karelia Brigade
The Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki, presented the unit flag of the Karelia Brigade to Colonel Tomi Pekurinen on Monday, 15 December. Colonel Pekurinen will assume his duties as Commander of the Karelia Brigade on 1 January 2026.
Closing date is approaching for application to voluntary military service for women
Do you intend to do military service? Submit your application online via the MyMilitary e-service by 15.1.2026 and join the growing number of military-trained women!
