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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/kainuu-brigade
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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.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/multinational-exercises-in-kainuu-will-affect-traffic-on-roads-and-include-flight-activities
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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.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/kainuu-brigade-conducts-exercises-in-the-kajaani-vuosanka-area
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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 ...https://maavoimat.fi/en/kainuu-brigade/contact-information
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/kainuu-brigade/about-us
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Utti Jaeger Regiment conscripts to participate in an exercise in Estonia Conscripts from the Utti Jaeger Regiment Parachute Jaeger Company will participate in an exercise led by the Estonian Defence Forces from 11 to 22 May 2026. 8.5.2026 | 13.23 ...https://maavoimat.fi/en/exercises
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/kainuu-brigade/for-conscripts
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/arrow-23-en
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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.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/colonel-tomi-pekurinen-appointed-commander-of-the-karelia-brigade
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Karelian Sword 26 to be held in Southeastern Finland in May 2026 The Karelian Brigade will lead the Karelian Sword 26 exercise in the regions of Kymenlaakso, South Savo and South Karelia from 22 to 29 May 2026. 8.5.2026 | 13.01 Utti Jaeger Regimen...https://maavoimat.fi/en/news
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08.06.2026–12.06.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 8 Jun 2026 at 18:00-24:00 hours, on 9 - 11 Jun 2026 at all times and on 12 Jun 2026...https://maavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=70fd4916-c100-d19f-f9c2-c8f7ffbe3c5f
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17.06.2026–17.06.2026 Sotinpuro, Nurmes Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will detonate explosives in the Sotinpuro firing range on 17 Jun 2026 at 09:00-16:00. The Danger Area extends from Saahkari - Saukkomäki - Riihivaara - north end of lake...https://maavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=9932c8c1-0890-d4e5-cdd1-d0a6921bd904
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02.06.2026–03.06.2026 Kassunkuru, Kajaani Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Kassunkuru firing range on 2 - 3 Jun 2026 daily at 07:00 - 22:00 hours. The Danger Area extends from Mus...https://maavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=a64c2ccd-9042-78a3-3ad7-33c5eb945f80
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16.06.2026–16.06.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 16 Jun 2026 at 09:00-16:00 hours. The Danger Areas is 1. The Danger Area is marked by cautionary signs and yellow ...https://maavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=747e1774-5ae9-0c6d-b757-9ca09f980cae
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13.05.2026–16.05.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 13 May 2026 at 06:00-24:00 hours and on 14 - 16 May 2026 at all times. The Danger A...https://maavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=ea845409-66b9-293f-5921-89856f445617
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16.4.2026 | All brigade-level units of the Army will rehearse joint operating with allied countries’ contingents in the course of May. Several exercises executed simultaneously are aimed at strengthening the Army’s defence capability across Finland, conscripts’ know-how and joint operating with Allies. During the spring, a total of approximately 19,000 allied soldiers from Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, United Kingdom, United States, Italy, Hungary and Poland will take part in the exercises.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/allied-troops-from-ten-different-countries-rehearse-defending-finland-under-the-command-of-the-finnish-army
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01.06.2026–05.06.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 1 Jun 2026 at 06:00-24:00 hours, on 2 - 4 Jun 2026 at all times and on 5 Jun 2026 a...https://maavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=bd5e9f11-7ae8-fca6-792a-b7ef1b77bc6f
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Serving in the Guard Jaeger Regiment The Guard Jaeger Regiment trains troops specialised in urban combat. We train, for example, urban jaegers, military police, reconnaissance specialists, military drivers and leaders. Our spearhead unit is the re...https://maavoimat.fi/en/guard-jaeger-regiment/for-conscripts
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12.2.2026 | The Army will exercise local defence during 20.2.–6.3.2026. The series of exercises will be participated by altogether up to c. 3,500 soldiers, a number of other authorities, as well as business sector organisations from across Finland.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/local-defence-exercises-to-develop-joint-readiness
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10.11.2025 | The Kainuu Brigade will lead the Northern Strike 225 regional artillery firing exercise in Rovajärvi from November 17 to 25, 2025.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/artillery-trains-in-early-winter-conditions-in-rovajarvi