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6.7.2026 | An international naval mines cooperation (NMC) project concerning the common procurement of naval mines has advanced to the framework agreement phase. As a representative of the lead nation, the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has signed a contract in 25.6. with the Finnish company Forcit, on procuring the Blocker Influence Mine for the participating countries. So far Finland, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania and Norway have joined the project.

5.6.2026 | The exercise, taking place in June 2-28 2026, is part of the cooperation between the Karelia Brigade and the Virginia National Guard under the official partnership program between Finland and Virginia National Guard.

24.2.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces and XD Solutions organized Griffin Tech Days 2026 from 9 to 13 February at the Rovajärvi firing and training area and the Kemijärvi Airfield. The purpose of the event was to test and develop technologies suitable for Special Operations Forces in Finnish winter conditions.

24.2.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces and XD Solutions organized Griffin Tech Days 2026 from 9 to 13 February at the Rovajärvi firing and training area and the Kemijärvi Airfield. The purpose of the event was to test and develop technologies suitable for Special Operations Forces in Finnish winter conditions.

31.3.2025 | The Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki, visited Ukraine last week. During the visit, he met with the leadership of the Ukrainian Land Forces and learned about their training programs, facilities, and the command and control structures at various levels.

15.11.2016 | It has been a busy Tuesday morning at the Misi railway station as equipment from all over Finland is brought to take part in the Army Combined Fires Exercise held in Rovajärvi.