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Kainuu Brigade Kainuu Brigade maintains the readiness in its area of responsibility, and gives high-quality training for the conscripts and reservists alike. Kainuu Brigade is responsible for one third of the Finnish terrain. Read more Kainuu Brig...

22.5.2026 | Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki inspected the light infantry exercise Saber Strike 26 on 19-20 May. In the current phase of the exercise, Rock Sisu, units from Allied countries train in the Vuosanka training area independently.

27.4.2026 | Kainuu Brigade will lead several exercises in Kainuu during May. The exercises will be executed primarily in Vuosanka and its immediate surroundings.

25.11.2025 | The Kainuu Brigade's Northern Axe 25 combat exercise will be conducted in the Kainuu region from November 29 to December 5, 2025.

Contact information Kainuu Brigade, KAIBDE Prikaatintie 97, 87500 Kajaani PO Box 610, 87101 Kajaani Tel. +358 299 800 (switch board) For official transactions: [email protected] For feedback and customer service: [email protected] Parcel shipment ...

French Mountain Troops Conclude Historic First Long-Term Deployment to Finland During this spring, France conducted its first extended deployment to Finland, sending approximately 180 soldiers from the 27e Brigade d’Infanterie de Montagne. The mou...

Training as a main duty The Kainuu Brigade trains Jaegers, Rangers, Gunners, Engineers, Signalmen, Drivers and Maintenance Personnel to form units that are familiar with the special conditions of Northern Finland. The mission of the Kainuu Brigade...

28.07.2026–29.07.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons in the Vuosanka firing range on 28-29 Jul 2026 daily at 08:00-20:00 hours. The Danger Areas is 1. The Danger Area is marked by cautionary s...

28.07.2026–29.07.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons in the Vuosanka firing range on 28-29 Jul 2026 daily at 08:00-20:00 hours. The Danger Areas is 1. The Danger Area is marked by cautionary s...

Five military branches In its five battalion-level units, the Kainuu Brigade offers training for five different military branches: infantry, artillery, signal, engineer and maintenance duties. The Kainuu jaeger battalion trains infantry combatants...

Arrow 23 The Armoured Brigade will lead the Army mechanized exercise Arrow 23 at the Pohjankangas shooting and training area in Niinisalo from 1 to 14 May 2023. Of the total strength of ca. 2200 persons taking part in the exercise, more than one t...

Conscripts of contingent 2/26 to start military service in the Army On Monday 6 July 2026, the conscripts of the summer contingent will report for military service in the Army. 9700 recruits will begin their military service in Army brigade-level ...

Commander of the Finnish Army Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki serves as the Commander of the Finnish Army. The commander directs the Army and is responsible for developing and maintaining the Army’s operational capabilities for the good of nation...

30.6.2026 | On Monday 6 July 2026, the conscripts of the summer contingent will report for military service in the Army. 9700 recruits will begin their military service in Army brigade-level units. Karelia Brigade, Pori Brigade and Kainuu Brigade will receive the largest numbers of recruits.

21.07.2026–22.07.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 21-22 Jul 2026 daily at 08:00-20:00 hours. The Danger Areas is 1. The Danger Area i...

17.09.2026–17.09.2026 Kassunkuru, Kajaani Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will detonate explosives in the Kassunkuru firing range on 17 Sep 2026 at 07:00-18:00 hours. The Danger Area extends from Mustatie to the south between the railway and...

17.09.2026–17.09.2026 Kassunkuru, Kajaani Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will detonate explosives in the Kassunkuru firing range on 17 Sep 2026 at 07:00-18:00 hours. The Danger Area extends from Mustatie to the south between the railway and...

21.07.2026–22.07.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 21-22 Jul 2026 daily at 08:00-20:00 hours. The Danger Areas is 1. The Danger Area i...

15.12.2025 | 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.

11.6.2026 | During this spring, France conducted its first extended deployment to Finland, sending approximately 180 soldiers from the 27e Brigade d’Infanterie de Montagne. The mountain troops arrived at the end of February and departed at the beginning of June. French and Finnish soldiers exchanged expertise and significantly enhanced their capability to fight together in Nordic conditions.