15.11.2024 Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: EU’s plans to ban lead would weaken defence Press Releases
07.11.2024 Government proposes to amend Territorial Surveillance Act to enable NATO cooperation Press Releases
06.11.2024 Finland, Sweden and Senop Oy sign framework agreement on military optronics Press Releases
04.11.2024 Finnish Defence Forces to procure new tactical radios Press Releases
29.10.2024 Finnish Defence Forces to procure domestic heavy M3 mortars Press Releases
Finland’s security environment was fundamentally altered when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Based on a reassessment of the security policy situation, Finland decided to apply for NATO membership in May 2022, and it became a full member in April 2023.
Russia launched an invasion against Ukraine on Thursday 24 February 2022. Finland’s foreign policy leadership is closely monitoring Russia’s actions and the security situation in Europe.
The DCA (Defence Cooperation Agreement) is a binding international agreement and it provides an up-to-date framework for cooperation between Finland and the United States.
On 5 March 2020, the Government appointed a parliamentary committee to examine the development of general conscription and the fulfilment of national defence obligations. The Committee submitted its report on 26 November 2021, proposing extension of the call-up system to the entire age group.
The Ministry of Defence has launched the preparation of a new Government’s Defence Report, in accordance with the Government Programme’s objectives. The Defence Report is expected to be submitted to Parliament during 2024.
The Advisory Board For Defence Information (ABDI) is a permanent parliamentary committee appointed by the Government for the duration of the parliamentary term.
The Scientific Advisory Board For Defence (MATINE) operates in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence in order to promote research that supports military national defence and security.
Buyers from outside the EU and EEA will need a permit to buy property in Finland.
The DCA (Defence Cooperation Agreement) is a binding international agreement and it provides an up-to-date framework for cooperation between Finland and the United States.