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22.2.2024 | Assembly and maintenance facilities to be built for F-35 fighter engines in Nokia's Linnavuori Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.2.2024 13.30 Type: Press release On the presentation of Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen , the Ministerial Fin...https://defmin.fi/en/-/assembly-and-maintenance-facilities-to-be-built-for-f-35-fighter-engines-in-nokia-s-linnavuori
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Return to page International defence cooperation JEF cooperation The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force or JEF is a multilateral framework for defence cooperation formed by ten countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Ne...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/jef-cooperation
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10.1.2024 | Three negative decisions on real estate transactions in Ilomantsi and Sotkamo Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.1.2024 13.10 Type: Press release On 10 January 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen issued three negative permit decisions co...https://defmin.fi/en/-/three-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions-in-ilomantsi-and-sotkamo
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What is the Strategic Compass of the EU? The Strategic Compass guiding the EU’s security and defence cooperation was approved at the Foreign Affairs Council on 21 March 2022 by the EU’s defence and foreign ministers. The EU leaders endorsed the do...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/eu-cooperation/the-strategic-compass-of-the-eu
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2.2.2024 | Finland’s Navy and Air Force to participate in NATO’s collective peacetime missions Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.2.2024 11.22 Type: Press release “In 2024, the Finnish Navy will deploy one vessel and the Finnish Air Force a detachment of...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-s-navy-and-air-force-to-participate-in-nato-s-collective-peacetime-missions
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Ministerial Adviser Tiina Raijas 1.10.2020 14.20 Blog 1. Who are you? I’m Tiina Raijas and I work as a Ministerial Adviser in the Planning Unit. 2. What’s your job profile like? I’m responsible for directing and coordinating the defence administra...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministerial-adviser-tiina-raijas
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Special Adviser Julia Mikkola 10.2.2022 9.50 Blog 1. Who are you? My name is Julia Mikkola, and I work as a Special Adviser at the Finance Unit of the Administrative Policy Department in the Ministry of Defence. I started in my position last autum...https://defmin.fi/en/-/special-adviser-julia-mikkola
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19.10.2023 | Negative decisions on real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.10.2023 11.55 Type: Press release On 17 October 2023, the Ministry of Defence issued three negative permit decisions concerning real estate acquisitions by buye...https://defmin.fi/en/-/negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions
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Return to page Areas of expertise Research Activities The operation of the Research Unit supports knowledge management in the Ministry. Research provides grounds for the planning, decision-making and development regarding defence capability. The r...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/research
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Speeches Publication date: 09.06.2026 Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the meeting of the Coun...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/speeches
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Special Adviser Krista Heinonen 2.11.2020 14.53 Blog 1. Who are you? I’m Krista Heinonen, a 28-year-old Master of Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki. I’ve worked as a Special Adviser in the Defence Policy Department in the Ministry of...https://defmin.fi/en/-/special-adviser-krista-heinonen
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15.6.2020 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend informal meeting of EU defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.6.2020 10.59 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the EU defence minister meeting on Tu...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers-2
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MATINE’s research MATINE’s primary objective is to conduct research supporting military national defence, which encompasses support for all statutory duties of the Defence Forces. The main clients for the research funded by MATINE are the Defence ...https://defmin.fi/en/scientific-advisory-board-for-defence/matine-s-research
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1.7.2021 | Defence Ministers of JEF countries signed steering document guiding military activities Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.7.2021 12.36 Type: Press release The defence ministers of the JEF partner countries met in Helsinki on 30 June to 1 July...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-ministers-of-jef-countries-signed-steering-document-guiding-military-activities
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29.11.2023 | JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in the Baltic Sea Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.11.2023 12.22 Type: Press release The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), led by the United Kingdom, will increase its presence in the Baltic S...https://defmin.fi/en/-/jef-countries-increase-surveillance-and-presence-in-the-baltic-sea
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17.5.2024 | Working group completes report on prohibition of foreign real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.5.2024 12.38 Type: Press release A working group, appointed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen , has completed its report ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/working-group-completes-report-on-prohibition-of-foreign-real-estate-transactions
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Privacy statement for monitoring of real estate ownership Data Controller Ministry of Defence P.O. Box 31, 00131 Helsinki kirjaamo.plm(at)gov.fi +35829516001 Data Protection Officer Joona Lapinlampi P.O. Box 31, 00131 Helsinki tietosuojavastaava.p...https://defmin.fi/en/contacts/privacy-statement-for-monitoring-of-real-estate-ownership
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11.5.2020 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend informal meeting of EU defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.5.2020 12.31 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the EU defence minister meeting on Tu...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers-3
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Return to page Areas of expertise International military crisis management cooperation Finland will continue to participate in international military and civilian crisis management under the auspices of the EU, the UN, NATO and the OSCE. Finland’s...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/military-crisis-management
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Senior Officer for Legal Affairs Anna Gau 2.3.2023 13.17 Blog 1. Who are you? I am Anna Gau and I work as a Senior Officer for Legal Affairs at the Legal Unit of the Administration Policy Department. I have a Master of Laws degree from the Univers...https://defmin.fi/en/-/senior-officer-for-legal-affairs-anna-gau
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6.5.2020 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend defence minister meeting of EI2 countries Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.5.2020 12.30 Type: Press release On 7 May 2020, Minister of Defence Antt Kaikkonen will attend a defence minister meeting of t...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-defence-minister-meeting-of-ei2-countries-1
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25.11.2021 | Minister of Defence’s New Year’s Day reception cancelled Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.11.2021 10.34 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has decided to cancel the traditional New Year’s Day reception because of the cu...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-s-new-year-s-day-reception-cancelled
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21.3.2024 | An additional EUR 30 million of funding will be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence in the Government’s first supplementary budget for 2024.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-contribute-eur-30-million-to-czech-ammunition-initiative
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1.12.2016 | Finns' opinions on foreign and security policy, national defence and security Publication date 1.12.2016 12.00 ABDI (MTS) December 2016 Report in english (pdf) (584.9 KB) ABDI (MTS) December 2016 figures in english (pdf) (333 KB) Bulletins and Rep...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finns-opinions-on-foreign-and-security-policy-national-defence-and-security
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Promoting physical activity and capacity among people of call-up age The Ministry of Defence has launched a national project that will incorporate the promotion of physical activity and capacity in a new way as part of the call-up process. The pro...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/promoting-physical-activity-and-capacity-among-people-of-call-up-age
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20.11.2020 | Ministry of Defence decided on strategic Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Vihtavuori Oy Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.11.2020 12.08 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has auth...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-defence-decided-on-strategic-partnership-agreement-between-defence-forces-and-nammo-lapua-oy-and-nammo-vihtavuori-oy
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Senior Specialist Kosti Honkanen 30.9.2021 15.46 Blog 1. Who are you? I am Kosti Honkanen, currently working as a Senior Officer for Legal Affairs in the Legal Unit of the Administrative Policy Department of the Ministry of Defence. I have a Maste...https://defmin.fi/en/-/senior-specialist-kosti-honkanen
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Registry and document services Email: registry.plm(at)gov.fi Tel. +358 295 160 070 Postal address: Ministry of Defence, PO Box 31, FI - 00131 Helsinki Document delivery address: Documents addressed to the Ministry of Defence can be delivered to th...https://defmin.fi/en/contacts/registry-and-document-services
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Service by publication Service by publication: decision issued by Finnish Ministry of Defence on 25 March 2026 Categories: Service by publication Publication date: 18.9.2026 The Finnish Ministry of Defence has decided not to authorise the acquisit...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/service-by-publication
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Kati Makkonen, University Trainee at the Media and Communications Unit 5.4.2022 11.30 Blog 1. Who are you? I’m Kati Makkonen, a recent Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Master’s degree student of politics and communications at the University of He...https://defmin.fi/en/-/kati-makkonen-university-trainee-at-the-media-and-communications-unit
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13.8.2020 | Fighter procurement will increase defence budget Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.8.2020 9.12 Type: Press release The 2021 budget proposal for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence amounts to EUR 4.87 billion. This is EUR 1.7...https://defmin.fi/en/-/fighter-procurement-will-increase-defence-budget
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14.3.2024 | Finland to boost its high-technology profile in NATO – An accelerator and two test centres to be established in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.3.2024 14.02 Type: Press release The Board of Directors of NATO’s Defence Innovation Ac...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-boost-its-high-technology-profile-in-nato-an-accelerator-and-two-test-centres-to-be-established-in-finland
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19.5.2020 | Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen to hold meetings with Swedish and Norwegian defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.5.2020 14.02 Type: Press release On Wednesday 20 May 2020, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will hold a bi...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-kaikkonen-to-hold-meetings-with-swedish-and-norwegian-defence-ministers
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19.10.2023 | NATO to increase its presence in Baltic Sea region Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.10.2023 19.38 Type: Press release NATO will increase its presence in the Baltic Sea region. The planned measures are part of NATO's standard procedures in a...https://defmin.fi/en/-/nato-to-increase-its-presence-in-baltic-sea-region
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13.12.2023 | Daily allowances for conscripts, women performing military service and reservists to be increased Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.12.2023 10.43 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided on the increase in daily all...https://defmin.fi/en/-/daily-allowances-for-conscripts-women-performing-military-service-and-reservists-to-be-increased
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Publications Most of the publications of the Ministry of Defence have been transferred to Valto , the Institutional Repository for the Government. If a particular publication cannot be found on the defmin.fi website or on the Valto website, the mi...https://defmin.fi/en/publications
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5.5.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.5.2021 15.04 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting in...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-foreign-affairs-council-meeting-in-brussels-1
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Privacy statement for pre-emption matters Data Controller Ministry of Defence P.O. Box 31, 00131 Helsinki kirjaamo.plm(at)gov.fi +35829516001 Data Protection Officer Joona Lapinlampi P.O. Box 31, 00131 Helsinki tietosuojavastaava.plm(at)gov.fi Gen...https://defmin.fi/en/contacts/privacy-statement-for-pre-emption-matters
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Return to page Areas of expertise Territorial surveillance Territorial integrity is an integral part of state sovereignty. Finland monitors and protects the integrity of its territory as part of NATO. The objective of territorial surveillance is t...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/territorial-surveillance
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25.9.2023 | Finnish peacekeepers conclude UN mission in Mali Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.9.2023 10.00 Type: Press release Finland’s military participation in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) ha...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-peacekeepers-conclude-un-mission-in-mali
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28.10.2020 | Defence Minister Kaikkonen to attend Nordic Council meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.10.2020 9.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend a meeting of the Presidium of the Nordic Council and the Nordic De...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-minister-kaikkonen-to-attend-nordic-council-meeting-
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25.3.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to discuss with Portugal’s Minister of National Defense Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.3.2021 16.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will hold a bilateral meeting with Portugal’s Minist...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-discuss-with-portugal-s-minister-of-national-defense
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10.10.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.https://defmin.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-responds-to-changed-security-environment
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18.9.2023 | Ukraine Defense Contact Group meets in Ramstein Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.9.2023 14.00 Type: Press release Ukraine Defense Contact Group will meet on 19 September 2023 in Ramstein, Germany. Permanent Secretary Esa Pulkkinen from the ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ukraine-defense-contact-group-meets-in-ramstein
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18.2.2021 | Defence Forces to prepare procurement of munition for heavy rocket launchers Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.2.2021 15.31 Type: Press release The Defence Forces are preparing the procurement of Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-prepare-procurement-of-munition-for-heavy-rocket-launchers
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Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen to make remote visit to Niinisalo Garrison | Puolustusministeriö
1.4.2021 | Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen to make remote visit to Niinisalo Garrison Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.4.2021 15.02 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will visit the Pori Brigade at the Niinisalo Garrison on Tue...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-kaikkonen-to-make-remote-visit-to-niinisalo-garrison- -
14.12.2023 | Shared accommodation to be permanent practice from beginning of next year Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.12.2023 15.09 Type: Press release On 14 December 2023, the Government issued a new decree amending the Act on Voluntary Military Serv...https://defmin.fi/en/-/shared-accommodation-to-be-permanent-practice-from-beginning-of-next-year
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30.12.2020 | Defence Forces to procure life cycle support services for systems Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.12.2020 10.13 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces to procure life cycle support service...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-procure-life-cycle-support-services-for-systems
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7.4.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen spoke by phone with US Secretary of Defense Austin Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.4.2021 19.26 Type: Press release In the evening of 7 April 2021, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen held a bilateral telephone...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-spoke-by-phone-with-us-secretary-of-defense-austin
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A permit to non-EU and non-EEA buyers to buy real estate Buyers from outside the EU and EEA will need a permit to buy property in Finland. A permit must be acquired when one of the following parties buys a real estate: A private individual who is ...https://defmin.fi/en/licences-and-services/authorisation-to-non-eu-and-non-eea-buyers-to-buy-real-estate
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Management and organization In the Ministry of Defence there are three separate departments, Administration Unit and the Secretariat of the Security Committee and the Secretariat of the Advisory Board for Defence Information. Work in the departmen...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/management-and-organization
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19.6.2023 | NORDEFCO ministerial meeting in Reykjavik Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.6.2023 13.35 Type: Press release Director General, MoD, Janne Kuusela is representing the Defence Minister at a ministerial meeting on Nordic Defence Cooperation (NO...https://defmin.fi/en/-/nordefco-ministerial-meeting-in-reykjavik
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14.11.2023 | Finland joins the Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.11.2023 8.04 Type: Press release Finland has joined the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-joins-the-declaration-on-responsible-military-use-of-artificial-intelligence-and-autonomy
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6.7.2023 | In its plenary session on 6 July, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Lauri Tierala as State Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen. His term of office will begin on 6 July and continue for the duration of the Ministers' term of office.https://defmin.fi/en/-/194055633/lauri-tierala-appointed-as-state-secretary
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18.12.2020 | Director General Esa Pulkkinen invited to Commission on Irish Defence Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.12.2020 12.00 Type: Press release Director General Esa Pulkkinen from the Defence Policy Department of the Ministry of Defence has...https://defmin.fi/en/-/director-general-esa-pulkkinen-invited-to-commission-on-irish-defence-forces
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30.11.2023 | Government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and Paris Protocol submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.11.2023 14.11 Type: Press release Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice The...https://defmin.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-submitted-to-parliament-
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6.3.2020 | Minister of Defence to visit Sweden Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.3.2020 14.15 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will make a working visit to Karlskrona, Sweden, on 9 to 10 March 2020. The visit will be hosted by Pet...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-to-visit-sweden
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22.1.2021 | The Defence Forces Research Programme 2021 develops common understanding, competence and readiness Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.1.2021 9.12 Type: Press release The Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence F...https://defmin.fi/en/-/the-defence-forces-research-programme-2021-develops-common-understanding-competence-and-readiness-
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Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to discuss with French Minister for Armed Forces | Puolustusministeriö
7.12.2020 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to discuss with French Minister for Armed Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.12.2020 9.42 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen and French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly will...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-discuss-with-french-minister-for-armed-forces -
20.6.2023 | Press release of the Prime Minister's Officehttps://defmin.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-government-appointed