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24.2.2021 | Ministry of Defence authorises Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Conlog Oy Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.2.2021 16.11 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sig...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-defence-authorises-partnership-agreement-between-defence-forces-and-conlog-oy
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31.8.2021 | Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Slovenia Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.8.2021 15.23 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the informal meeting of the EU defence ministers in Slovenia on 1...https://defmin.fi/en/-/informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers-in-slovenia
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7.6.2024 | Government proposal submitted to Parliament on amendments to Conscription Act to ensure border security Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.6.2024 8.20 Type: Press release On 6 June 2024, on the presentation of Minister of Defence Antti Häkkäne...https://defmin.fi/en/-/government-proposal-submitted-to-parliament-on-amendments-to-conscription-act-to-ensure-border-security
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8.11.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to host Nordic colleagues in Kirkkonummi Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.11.2021 12.35 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will host a ministerial meeting on Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORD...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-host-nordic-colleagues-in-kirkkonummi
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21.9.2020 | Ministry of Defence decided on Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Airbus Defence and Space Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.9.2020 11.40 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised on 18th of September the Defen...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-defence-decided-on-partnership-agreement-between-defence-forces-and-airbus-defence-and-space
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31.1.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto and Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Sweden Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.1.2022 14.27 Type: Press release Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen wi...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-and-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-sweden
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Ministry of Defence decided on annual work orders under partnership agreements | Puolustusministeriö
16.12.2021 | Ministry of Defence decided on annual work orders under partnership agreements Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.12.2021 12.45 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to procure life cycle support servic...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-defence-decided-on-annual-work-orders-under-partnership-agreements -
15.3.2024 | Finland achieves its EU ammunition funding goal Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.3.2024 13.47 Type: Press release The Finnish defence industry has been granted EUR 32.5 million in EU funding for ramping up its ammunition production. The fun...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-achieves-its-eu-ammunition-funding-goal
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21.5.2024 | Finland and United States signed Statement of Intent on Cooperation among Special Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.5.2024 20.28 Type: Press release In Washington on 21 May 2024, Finland and the United States signed a Statement of Int...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-and-united-states-signed-statement-of-intent-on-cooperation-among-special-forces
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21.5.2024 | Market Court rejected Heckler & Koch's appeal concerning acquisition of assault rifles Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.5.2024 11.53 Type: Press release On 17 May 2024, the Market Court rejected Heckler & Koch's appeal concerning the Defenc...https://defmin.fi/en/-/market-court-rejected-heckler-koch-s-appeal-concerning-acquisition-of-assault-rifles
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21.1.2022 | Statement by the Nordic ministers of defence regarding the situation in and near Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.1.2022 11.45 Type: Press release The Nordic Ministers of Defence met virtually on 21 January to discuss the deteriorat...https://defmin.fi/en/-/statement-by-the-nordic-ministers-of-defence-regarding-the-situation-in-and-near-ukraine
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19.10.2021 | Defence ministers of the Northern Group countries to meet in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.10.2021 15.12 Type: Press release Defence ministers of Northern Group countries will hold a ministerial meeting on 20 October in Brussels...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-ministers-of-the-northern-group-countries-to-meet-in-brussels
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21.12.2021 | Defence Forces to procure new rifle systems and intensify cooperation with Sweden Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.12.2021 14.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces to conclude a contrac...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-procure-new-rifle-systems-and-intensify-cooperation-with-sweden
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23.6.2021 | Defence Forces upgrade CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.6.2021 13.26 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to sign an agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds Ab, Sweden,...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-upgrade-cv9030-infantry-fighting-vehicles
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4.10.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to make an official visit to France Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.10.2021 15.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will make an official visit to France on 5 to 6 October 2021. During the...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-make-an-official-visit-to-france
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19.11.2020 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend informal meeting of EU defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.11.2020 10.39 Type: Press release On 20 November 2020, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend an unofficial meeting v...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers-1
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20.10.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend workshop on EU’s Strategic Compass Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.10.2021 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the EU’s Strategic Compass workshop in Bru...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-workshop-on-eu-s-strategic-compass
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13.5.2024 | Crisis Management NOW expo to discuss conflicts and peacebuilding in changed security situation Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.5.2024 10.56 Type: Press release The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland together with its partners will or...https://defmin.fi/en/-/crisis-management-now-expo-to-discuss-conflicts-and-peacebuilding-in-changed-security-situation
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15.11.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.11.2021 11.53 Type: Press release On 15 to 16 November 2021, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the EU Foreign...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-foreign-affairs-council-meeting-in-brussels
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26.8.2020 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen discusses with Japanese Minister for Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.8.2020 11.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen and Minister for Defence of Japan Taro Kono will have bilateral...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-discusses-with-japanese-minister-for-defence
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21.11.2023 | NORDEFCO ministerial meeting in Stockholm Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.11.2023 12.46 Type: Press release Director General, MoD, Janne Kuusela is representing the Defence Minister at a ministerial meeting on Nordic Defence Cooperation (N...https://defmin.fi/en/-/nordefco-ministerial-meeting-in-stockholm
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18.3.2024 | Ukraine Defense Contact Group to meet at Ramstein Air Base Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.3.2024 13.00 Type: Press release The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG, also known as the Ramstein Group) will take place on T...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ukraine-defense-contact-group-to-meet-at-ramstein-air-base
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23.4.2021 | Estonia’s Minister of Defence to visit Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.4.2021 11.05 Type: Press release Estonia’s Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet will make an official visit to Finland on 26 to 27 April 2021. Minister of Defence A...https://defmin.fi/en/-/estonia-s-minister-of-defence-to-visit-finland
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21.10.2021 | Defence Forces to use option for 155 mm self-propelled howitzers Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.10.2021 12.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has approved the Defence Forces’ procurement proposal to procure five ar...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-use-option-for-155-mm-self-propelled-howitzers
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27.5.2021 | Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Lisbon Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.5.2021 9.37 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the EU defence minister meeting in Lisbon on Friday 28 May 2021. The...https://defmin.fi/en/-/informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers-in-lisbon
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International conventions This section contains in chronological order public international agreements, memorandums of understanding, framework arrangements and statements of intent concerning defence administration. The technical arrangement betw...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/international-conventions
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30.4.2024 | Declaration from the NORDEFCO Ministerial Meeting in Faroe Islands 29-30 April 2024 Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.4.2024 13.16 Type: Press release Today, the Nordic Ministers of Defence, a representative of the Minister of Statehood and ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/declaration-from-the-nordefco-ministerial-meeting-in-faroe-islands-29-30-april-2024-
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Bulletins and reports Publication date: 09.12.2025 Finns' opinions on foreign and security policy, national defence and security, December 2025 Publication date: 04.12.2024 Finns' opinions on foreign and security policy, national defence and secur...https://defmin.fi/en/the-advisory-board-for-defence-information-abdi/bulletins-and-reports
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7.12.2021 | Defence Forces to upgrade fire control system on Leopard 2 main battle tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.12.2021 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to sign an agreement with the German Kr...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-upgrade-fire-control-system-on-leopard-2-main-battle-tanks
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6.8.2021 | The Ministry of Defence procures spare parts from Millog Oy Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.8.2021 12.38 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to order spare parts for systems of the Army and for all ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-defence-procures-spare-parts-from-millog-oy
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Russian attack on Ukraine and Finland's support to Ukraine Russia launched an invasion against Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and unequivocally supports Ukraine’s independence, sovereign...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/russian-attack-on-ukraine-and-finland-s-support-to-ukraine
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Projects and legislation The legal framework for military defence, in other words the laws and presidential decrees, government decrees and Ministry of Defence decrees are prepared in the Ministry. The Legal Unit is for the main part responsible f...https://defmin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation
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Topical This section contains press releases from the Ministry of Defence, speeches from the Minister of Defence and topical themes. Russian attack on Ukraine and Finland's support to Ukraine Russia launched an invasion against Ukraine on Thursday...https://defmin.fi/en/topical
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8.12.2020 | Ministry of Defence decided on strategic Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Millog Oy Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.12.2020 10.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces Logi...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-defence-decided-on-strategic-partnership-agreement-between-defence-forces-and-millog-oy
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2.9.2021 | Defence Policy Report to Government plenary session on 9 September 2021 Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.9.2021 9.20 Type: Press release The Government Defence Report will be discussed at the Government plenary session on Thursday 9 Septembe...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-policy-report-to-government-plenary-session-on-9-september-2021
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Press releases and news Publication date: 01.10.2026 Minister of Defence Häkkänen calls off participation in JEF ministerial meeting Finland’s Minister of Defence has called off his attendance at the meeting of Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defe...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/press-releases-and-news
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16.6.2021 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2020 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.6.2021 11.27 Type: Press release In 2020, the Ministry of Defence granted a total of 234 licences for permanent exports and transfers of defence mat...https://defmin.fi/en/-/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2020-published
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10.11.2021 | Nordic defence ministers discussed development of cooperation during periods of crisis and conflict Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.11.2021 10.30 Type: Press release Hosted by Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen, the Nordic defence ministe...https://defmin.fi/en/-/nordic-defence-ministers-discussed-development-of-cooperation-during-periods-of-crisis-and-conflict
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Special Adviser Ilmari Uljas 23.6.2022 9.58 Blog 1. Who are you? My name is Ilmari Uljas and I work in the Defence Cooperation Unit of the Defence Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence. I act as the Ministry’s EU Coordinator and together wi...https://defmin.fi/en/-/special-adviser-ilmari-uljas
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Areas of expertise Finland’s membership in NATO 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 ap...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise