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17.4.2026 | The Commander of the Finnish Army and Multi-Corps Land Component Command Northwest (MCLCC-NW), Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki hosted a working meeting held by the Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) of NATO at Mikkeli during 15.-16.4.2026.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/working-meeting-of-mclcc-nw-operational-branch-at-mikkeli
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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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Commander of the Finnish Army reviewed mechanised forces’ exercise in Pohjankangas Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki, reviewed the Armoured Brigade-led mechanised forces exercise in Pohjankangas, Finland on 28 – 30 Ap...https://maavoimat.fi/en/news
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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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Local defence exercises The Army will exercise local defence tasks across Finland from 26 February to 11 March 2022. Undertaking training will develop the local units’ readiness to carry out local combat and protection missions as part of a wider ...https://maavoimat.fi/en/local-defence-exercises-122
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/guard-jaeger-regiment/about-us
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/local-defence-exercises
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/jaeger-brigade/about-us
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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 30.4.2026 Air defence units to train together with Allies i...https://maavoimat.fi/en/jaeger-brigade
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Multinational exercises in Kainuu will affect traffic on roads and include flight activities Kainuu Brigade will lead several exercises in Kainuu during May. The exercises will be executed primarily in Vuosanka and its immediate surroundings. 27.4...https://maavoimat.fi/en/exercises
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Facts about Utti Jaeger Regiment The Utti Jaeger Regiment is home to the Special Forces Unit and the helicopter operations of the Finnish Defence Forces, along with branches that support them. • hired personnel 460 • conscripts 220 • approximate n...https://maavoimat.fi/en/utti-jaeger-regiment/about-us
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Welcome to conscript service in the Guard Jaeger Regiment 6th of July 2026! Familiarize yourself with the guide that contains useful information for prospective conscripts starting their service in July 2026. You have to arrive to conscript servic...https://maavoimat.fi/en/conscript-guide-guard-jaeger-regiment
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/pori-brigade/about-us
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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 12.2.2026 Local defence exercise visible ...https://maavoimat.fi/en/karelia-brigade
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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...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-command/about-us
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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. Read more Army Command News 5.5.2026 Commander of the Finnish Army review...https://maavoimat.fi/en/army-command-finland
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Karelia Brigade Karelia Brigade is the largest brigade-level unit in the Army and it contains all of the branches of the Army. The main task of the Brigade is training wartime troops for the Finnish Defence Forces. Karelia Brigade trains approx. 4...https://maavoimat.fi/en/karelia-brigade/about-us
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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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Education and training at the Infantry School – consideration of lessons learned relating to the war in Ukraine and alliances 16.3.2026 13.04 Blog The Infantry School (INFS) trains non-commissioned officers (NCOs) on a number of levels, as well as...https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/education-and-training-at-the-infantry-school-consideration-of-lessons-learned-relating-to-the-war-in-ukraine-and-alliances
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Jaeger Brigade - For conscripts Training in the Jaeger Brigade The Jaeger Brigade provides training in two battalions, namely the Lapland Jaeger Battalion and Rovaniemi Air Defence Battalion. The aim is to train personnel for jaeger, mortar, headq...https://maavoimat.fi/en/jaeger-brigade/for-conscripts