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Local defence exercises The Army will be training local defence across Finland 2-9 September 2022. The exercises will improve local troops’ readiness to carry out local combat and protection tasks and strengthen the authorities’ abilities to coope...

28.5.2026 | Försvarsmaktens MILjazz-turné anländer till Vanda och fyller Ankparken i Korso med somrig energi på lördag 6.6.2026!

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.

30.6.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of Defence, the Estonian Defence Forces, and the European AI lab for Defence NestAI have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on 30 June 2026 to advance the development of artificial intelligence capabilities. The LOI does not include financial commitments. Instead, it establishes a framework for knowledge sharing, joint development, training, and technical cooperation.

12.2.2026 | The local defence exercise ”Karelian Stone 26” will be held in areas of Lappeenranta, Taipalsaari, Savitaipale, and Imatra during 2–6 March 2026.

About us The most important tasks of the Pori Brigade are the training of wartime troops, the management of conscription matters in Western Finland and the implementation of executive assistance provided by the Finnish Defence Forces in Western Fi...

Army Command The Army Command (ARCOM) is located in the historic garrison area of Karkialampi and functions as the command headquarters of the Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki . At the helm of the command is the Army...

Jaeger Brigade The Jaeger Brigade is the Finnish Defence Forces’ northernmost brigade-level unit specialised in arctic training and ground-based air defence. Read more Jaeger Brigade News 27.5.2026 The Defence Forces clears wartime explosives in t...

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...

Army Academy The Army Academy is the army's service school. Read more Army Academy News 12.2.2026 Local defence exercise visible in South Karelia in early March 5.11.2025 The Army’s main regional exercise Lively Sentry 25 will focus on repelling a...

Armoured Brigade The Armoured Brigade is a specialist in armoured troops, logistics, ground-based air defence and electronic warfare. The Armoured Brigade is located in Tavastia Proper. The renowned Defence Forces’ Conscript Band is also a part of...

Jaeger Brigade - About us The Jaeger Brigade trains troops for Northern Finland’s demanding circumstances and units specialised in regional combat in the Lapland area. The Jaeger Brigade is in charge of ordered tasks involving readiness and operat...

Karelia Brigade The Karelia Brigade maintains readiness and immediate operational capability and produces high-performance troops for the needs of the Finnish Defense Forces. Read more Karelia Brigade News 5.6.2026 Karelia Brigade Participates in ...

About us Annual figures • Conscripts: 1,600/ year • Reservists: 1,600/ year • Executive assistance tasks: 60 • Personnel: approximately 400 The Guard Jaeger Regiment is an Army brigade-level unit based on the island of Santahamina in Helsinki. Its...

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...

Facts about Army Academy The Army Academy has three subordinate units: The Education and Training Centre (E & TC), Reserve Officer School and Army Research Centre. The Education and Training Centre (E & TC) The Education and Training Centre (E&TC)...

Utti Jaeger Regiment The Utti Jaeger Regiment is home to the Special Forces and the helicopter operations of the Finnish Defence Forces, along with branches that support these areas. Read more Utti Jaeger Regiment News 16.6.2026 Finnish and Estoni...

Guard Jaeger Regiment The Guard Jaeger Regiment trains troops specialised in urban warfare to defend Helsinki and Uusimaa region. Read more Guard Jaeger Regiment Kaartin jääkärirykmentin sotilasvala- ja sotilasvakuutustilaisuudet 13.8.2026 Army 29...

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...

03.07.2026–05.07.2026 Vattajaniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice The National Defence Training Association of Finland will be firing infantry weapons in Vattajaniemi Lohtaja firing range on. 3.7. klo 15:00 – 23:00 4.7. klo 7:00 - 23:00 and 5.7. klo 7:00...