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Publications of the Ministry of Defence in Valto In this section are the publications of Ministry of Defence in English that are stored in the Institutional Repository for the Government, Valto. Valto contains most of the Ministry's publications s...https://defmin.fi/en/publications/publications-of-the-ministry-of-defence-in-valto
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Defence cooperation agreement with the United States In August 2022, Finland decided to start negotiations with the United States on a new bilateral defence cooperation agreement (DCA). The DCA is a binding international agreement that sets forth ...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/international-conventions/defence-cooperation-agreement-with-the-united-states-dca-
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Contact information for the Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Eteläinen Makasiinikatu 8 PO Box 31 FIN-00131 Helsinki, Finland Postal address: PO Box 31 FIN-00131 Helsinki, Finland E-invoice document (pdf) (153.1 KB) Official e-mail: kirjaamo...https://defmin.fi/en/contacts
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Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) ACTION PLAN 2026 The Plenum of the Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) has approved the Action Plan on 16 December 2025. Action plan can be read here . Hiddenhttps://defmin.fi/en/the-advisory-board-for-defence-information-abdi/action-plan-2025
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Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) ANNUAL REPORT 2025 The annual report for 2025, discussed by the work branch 8.5 for 2025, can be read here . Hiddenhttps://defmin.fi/en/the-advisory-board-for-defence-information-abdi/annual-report-2024
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Excerpts from the History of the Ministry of Defence The building of the Ministry of Defence of Finland in the year 1983. Photo: Helsinki City Museum / Lauri Putkonen With the decree issued on 14 June 1918, the War Department was established in th...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/history
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European Union Agencies in the Field of Security and Defence Policy 1) European Defence Agency The European Defence Agency was established to support the Member States in their effort to improve European crisis management capabilities and to susta...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/eu-cooperation/european-union-agencies-in-the-field-of-security-and-defence-policy
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Permanent Secretary Janne Kuusela, Ministry of Defence of Finland The Permanent Secretary manages and supervises the activities of the Ministry of Defence together with the Minister. Permanent Secretary’s office is headed by Janne Kuusela . Perman...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/management-and-organization/permanent-secretary
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THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR DEFENCE INFORMATION (ABDI) - A PERMANENT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE What is ABDI? The Advisory Board For Defence Information (ABDI) is a permanent parliamentary committee appointed by the Government for the duration of the parl...https://defmin.fi/en/the-advisory-board-for-defence-information-abdi
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Agencies and Bodies within the Administrative Branch of the Ministry of Defence The Finnish Defence Forces The Security Committee The Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) Scientific Advisory Board for Defence Defence Properties Finland Hi...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/administrative-branch/agencies-and-bodies-within-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-defence
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18.9.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of Defence has decided not to authorise the acquisition of real estate in Kittilä by virtue of section 5 of the Act on Permit Requirements for Certain Real Estate Acquisitions and section 31 of the Administrative Procedure Act.https://defmin.fi/en/-/service-by-publication-decision-issued-by-finnish-ministry-of-defence-on-25-march-2026
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18.9.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of Defence has decided not to authorise the acquisition of real estate in Rovaniemi by virtue of section 5 of the Act on Permit Requirements for Certain Real Estate Acquisitions and section 31 of the Administrative Procedure Act.https://defmin.fi/en/-/service-by-publication-decision-issued-by-finnish-ministry-of-defence-on-4-june-2026-2
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Euroopan puolustusteollisuusohjelma (European Defence Industry Programme, EDIP) Tausta ja tavoitteet EDIP:n kautta myönnetään 1,5 mrd. € avustuksina EU:n puolustusteollisen valmiuden parantamiseen vuosina 2025–2027. Ohjelman tavoitteena on paranta...https://defmin.fi/vastuualueet/kansainvalinen-puolustusyhteistyo/eu-yhteistyo/euroopan-puolustusteollisuusohjelma
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11.9.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided on the participation of the Finnish Defence Forces in international training and exercises in 2027.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-decides-on-finnish-defence-forces-participation-in-international-training-and-exercises-in-2027
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14.9.2026 | With the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Finland and South Korea agree on a mutual approach to the quality assurance of defence products by their respective defence administrations. The MoU creates a framework for cooperation between Finland and South Korea.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-and-south-korea-have-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-quality-assurance-in-the-defence-materiel-sector
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8.9.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure more than one hundred vehicle-fitted mortar systems from Patria. The new 120 mm Modular Mobile Mortar (M3) system will improve the mobility, protection and firing capacity of forces across a wide area.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-new-mortar-systems
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15.9.2026 | Finland will deliver its 34th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 15 September 2026 on the proposal of the Government.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-2
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15.9.2026 | The cornerstone ceremony of the future TNT production facility was held in Pori on 15 September 2026. The project received $20 million in financial support from the United States.https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-ministeri-hakkanen-the-united-states-supports-tnt-production-in-finland-financially
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14.9.2026 | Finland has decided to join France’s nuclear deterrence initiative which is significant for security in Europe. The initiative is a form of bilateral cooperation between Finland and France. Finland has been discussing the initiative confidentially with France both at the highest political level and at the level of officials.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-will-join-the-french-initiative-on-european-nuclear-deterrence
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19.2.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie event in Münich on 13 February 2026.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-bundesverband-der-deutschen-industrie-event-in-munich