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31.1.2025 | Finland will deliver its 27th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 31 January 2025 on the proposal of the Government.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-send-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine
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20.3.2025 | Finnish Defence Forces places order with Nammo Lapua for full charges for artillery Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.3.2025 10.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to a place a EUR 79 m...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-places-order-with-nammo-lapua-for-full-charges-for-artillery-1
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3.1.2025 | Finland to chair Nordic Defence Cooperation in 2025 Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.1.2025 8.47 Type: Press release Finland will hold the chair of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) from 1 January 2025 until the end of the year. In t...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-chair-nordic-defence-cooperation-in-2025
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3.12.2025 | Brigadier General Matti Honko, an officer of the Finnish Defence Forces, will serve on special assignment as adviser to the commander of the 10th Mountain Division of the United States Army as of 1 December 2025.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-brigadier-general-matti-honko-to-serve-on-special-assignment-to-10th-mountain-division-of-united-states-army
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30.1.2025 | Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers on 30 January 2025 Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.1.2025 10.33 Type: Press release Today, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nord...https://defmin.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-defence-ministers-on-30-january-2025
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28.11.2024 | New Scientific Advisory Board for Defence appointed Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.11.2024 14.16 Type: Press release In its session on 28 November 2024, the Government appointed a new Scientific Advisory Board for Defence (MATINE) for a t...https://defmin.fi/en/-/new-scientific-advisory-board-for-defence-appointed
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1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.https://defmin.fi/en/-/government-to-begin-preparations-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-and-to-increase-national-defence-expenditure
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15.11.2024 | Significant EU funding for defence materiel procurement Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.11.2024 12.55 Type: Press release The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) project, which is led by Finland, has received EUR 60 million in funding fr...https://defmin.fi/en/-/significant-eu-funding-for-defence-materiel-procurement
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15.1.2025 | Finnish Defence Forces to renew support and maintenance contract for KASI Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.1.2025 13.20 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a sup...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-renew-support-and-maintenance-contract-for-kasi-
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4.3.2025 | Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Denmark and Finland on 4 March 2025 Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.3.2025 11.05 Type: Press release As close Allies and Nordic neighbours, Denmark and Finland will continue to devel...https://defmin.fi/en/-/joint-declaration-on-enhanced-defence-cooperation-between-denmark-and-finland-on-4-march-2025
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31.1.2025 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen: A new TNT factory will be built in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.1.2025 13.47 Type: Press release A new TNT factory will be built in Finland. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen announced this on 31 Janu...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-a-new-tnt-factory-will-be-built-in-finland
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2.12.2024 | Administration of industrial participation transfers to Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.12.2024 15.03 Type: Press release The tasks of the secretariat of the Finnish Committee on Industrial Participation, including the p...https://defmin.fi/en/-/administration-of-industrial-participation-transfers-to-ministry-of-defence
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5.12.2024 | Finland will deliver its 26th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 5 December 2024 on the proposal of the Government.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine
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10.1.2026 | Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention will take effect on 10 January. Finland remains committed to the humanitarian objectives of the Ottawa Convention.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-s-withdrawal-from-ottawa-convention-to-take-effect
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26.3.2025 | Ministry of Defence to launch national project promoting physical activity and capacity among people of call-up age Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.3.2025 10.45 Type: Press release Finland’s Ministry of Defence will launch an extensive nat...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-defence-to-launch-national-project-promoting-physical-activity-and-capacity-among-people-of-call-up-age
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4.11.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure new tactical radios Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.11.2024 16.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to start a serial procurement of Finnish ta...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-new-tactical-radios
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11.12.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure system support services from Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.12.2024 10.54 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure support ser-vi...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-system-support-services-from-finland
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13.3.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov met bilaterally on Thursday 13 March 2025. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries’ defence administrations.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-and-ukraine-sign-new-mou-on-defence-cooperation-finland-announces-new-arms-assistance-package
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13.11.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure more Finnish naval mines Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.11.2024 13.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure naval mines, support and t...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-more-finnish-naval-mines
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12.6.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.6.2024 14.57 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a meeting of NATO ministers of defence at NATO's Headquart...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-defence-minister-meeting
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15.1.2026 | The Government of Greenland and the Danish Ministry of Defence have decided to continue the Danish-led joint exercise in Greenland in close cooperation with NATO Allies. On Denmark’s request, Finland will send two liaison officers to Greenland on a reconnaissance mission to explore exercise opportunities.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-send-two-liaison-officers-to-greenland-to-explore-exercise-opportunities
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29.10.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure domestic heavy M3 mortars Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.10.2024 12.00 Type: Press release The Finnish Defence Forces will procure heavy M3 mortars from the Finnish Patria Land Oy amounting to EUR 4.7 mil...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-domestic-heavy-m3-mortars
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9.10.2024 | Defence Forces to procure inertial navigation system devices Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.10.2024 13.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a framework agreement on ine...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-procure-inertial-navigation-system-devices
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13.2.2025 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen signs Letter of Intent on Slovenian procurement of 8 x 8 Armoured Vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.2.2025 14.48 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Letter of Intent between S...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-signs-letter-of-intent-on-slovenian-procurement-of-8-x-8-armoured-vehicles
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8.5.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium on 29 April 2025 Publication date 8.5.2025 11.50 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.24 Type: Speech Distinguished guests, experts and friends of nuclear polic...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-nato-nuclear-policy-symposium-on-29-april-2025
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1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.https://defmin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-to-begin-preparations-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-and-to-increase-national-defence-expenditure
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16.1.2025 | Esa Pulkkinen to continue as Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence until 31 January 2026 Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.1.2025 14.00 Type: Press release On 16 January 2025, the Finnish Government decided to extend the appoi...https://defmin.fi/en/-/esa-pulkkinen-to-continue-as-permanent-secretary-of-finland-s-ministry-of-defence-until-31-january-2026
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29.10.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to Australia and New Zealand Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.10.2025 14.39 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence Esa Pulkkinen will lead a trade mission of Finnish defence in...https://defmin.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-pulkkinen-to-australia-and-new-zealand-1
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29.8.2024 | Unofficial EU defence minister meeting in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.8.2024 13.38 Type: Press release The defence ministers of the European Union will convene for an informal meeting in Brussels on 30 August 2024. Permanent S...https://defmin.fi/en/-/unofficial-eu-defence-minister-meeting-in-brussels
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8.1.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Airbase Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.1.2025 12.00 Type: Press release The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will meet at Ramstein Ai...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-s-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-meeting-of-ukraine-defense-contact-group-at-ramstein-airbase
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27.10.2025 | Eleven negative decisions on real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.10.2025 9.20 Type: Press release On 24 October 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen denied eleven prospective buyers from outside the EU and EEA a pe...https://defmin.fi/en/-/eleven-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions
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15.10.2025 | Finland to lead Naval Mines Cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.10.2025 12.00 Type: Press release In July 2024, the Defence Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Finland signed a Lett...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-lead-naval-mines-cooperation
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6.9.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit South Korea and Japan Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.9.2024 16.32 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit South Korea and Japan from 9 to 13 September 2024. Minister Häkkänen ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-south-korea-and-japan
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13.9.2024 | Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal of the Government, on 13 September 2024.https://defmin.fi/en/-/ukraine-to-receive-more-defence-materiel-from-finland
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22.10.2025 | Nordic countries to prepare joint procurement of unmanned aircraft Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.10.2025 13.23 Type: Press release Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark prepare joint procurements of unmanned aircraft systems and related te...https://defmin.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-prepare-joint-procurement-of-unmanned-aircraft
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30.9.2025 | Finland to contribute to safeguarding Denmark’s airspace Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.9.2025 12.00 Type: Press release On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic has decided that the Finnish Defence Forces will con...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-contribute-to-safeguarding-denmark-s-airspace
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18.11.2025 | Permanent representatives of NATO member states will visit Rovaniemi and Rovajärvi in Finland on 20–21 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will take part in the program on Thursday and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen on Friday.https://defmin.fi/en/-/nato-permanent-representatives-to-visit-finland
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5.9.2025 | Finland’s satellite procurement proceeds Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.9.2025 13.30 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to place an order for a satellite remote sensin...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-s-satellite-procurement-proceeds
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18.6.2024 | Exports of defence materiel grew in 2023 Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.6.2024 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has published a report on the exports of defence materiel in 2023. The report provides statistical data on bo...https://defmin.fi/en/-/exports-of-defence-materiel-grew-in-2023
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10.10.2025 | Finland to participate in NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.10.2025 11.53 Type: Press release Finland will send F/A-18 Hornet fighters and staff officers to NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-participate-in-nato-s-annual-nuclear-deterrence-exercise
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24.10.2025 | Statement regarding Italy’s participation in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2025 10.44 Type: Press release Italy has announced its participation in NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland. Defe...https://defmin.fi/en/-/statement-regarding-italy-s-participation-in-nato-s-forward-land-forces-in-finland
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24.10.2025 | Finland to strengthen its contribution to NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2025 12.54 Type: Press release In the future, Finland will be able to deploy up to 15 soldiers to the NATO Secur...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-strengthen-its-contribution-to-nato-security-assistance-and-training-for-ukraine
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27.5.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.5.2024 15.15 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting for defence ministers in Brussels on 28...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-brussels
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1.12.2022 | Finns' opinions on foreign and security policy, national defence and security, December 2022 Publication date 1.12.2022 10.00 Finns' opinions on foreign and security policy, national defence and security, December 2022 (pdf) Bulletins and Reports ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finns-opinions-on-foreign-and-security-policy-national-defence-and-security-december-2022
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9.7.2024 | Minister of Defence signs three agreements at NATO Summit Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.7.2024 20.21 Type: Press release On Tuesday 9 July 2024, Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Nordic Airspace Summit Declaration in c...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-signs-three-agreements-at-nato-summit
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2.7.2024 | Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal of the Government, on 28 June 2024.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-1
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24.10.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure anti-radiation homing missiles for F-35 multi-role fighters Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2024 15.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-anti-radiation-homing-missiles-for-f-35-multi-role-fighters
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5.9.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to South Korea and Japan Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.9.2025 13.05 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence Esa Pulkkinen will pay a working visit to South Korea and Japan fro...https://defmin.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-pulkkinen-to-south-korea-and-japan
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27.9.2024 | Finnish defence administration proposes Mikkeli as site for NATO Multi Corps Land Component Command Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.9.2024 12.04 Type: Press release Finland's defence administration proposes Mikkeli, the town where the Finn...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-administration-proposes-mikkeli-as-site-for-nato-multi-corps-land-component-command
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19.11.2024 | Ministry of Defence opens new e-service for permits to buy real estate by parties outside EU and EEA Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.11.2024 10.35 Type: Press release On Tuesday 19 November 2024, Finland’s Ministry of Defence opened a new ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-defence-opens-new-e-service-for-permits-to-buy-real-estate-by-parties-outside-eu-and-eea
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18.6.2024 | NATO defence ministers support objectives of Finland's NATO integration Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.6.2024 15.13 Type: Press release At their meeting of 14 June 2024, NATO defence ministers gave their political backing to establishing ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/nato-defence-ministers-support-objectives-of-finland-s-nato-integration-
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19.5.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit the United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.5.2024 15.00 Type: Press release Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit the United States in 20-23 May 2024. In Washington DC, Ministe...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-the-united-states
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30.4.2024 | Nordic defence ministers sign NORDEFCO's new Vision Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.4.2024 12.50 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen attended the ministerial meeting for Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) in Tòrshavn,...https://defmin.fi/en/-/nordic-defence-ministers-sign-nordefco-s-new-vision
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14.5.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces' research programme 2025 to begin Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.5.2024 9.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to conclude contracts regarding...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-research-programme-2025-to-begin
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6.2.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 Publication date 6.2.2025 10.23 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.20 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honor to address you ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-wood-from-finland-conference-on-6-february-2025
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11.7.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen signs letter of intent on naval mine cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.7.2024 9.59 Type: Press release On Tuesday 9 July 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a letter of intent on naval min...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-signs-letter-of-intent-on-naval-mine-cooperation
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14.2.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO Defence Ministers meeting and Munich Security Conference Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.2.2024 15.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a meeting of NAT...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-defence-ministers-meeting-and-munich-security-conference
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18.6.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend Nordic tripartite meeting in Norway Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.6.2024 14.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a tripartite meeting with the defence ministers of N...https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nordic-tripartite-meeting-in-norway
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31.5.2024 | Defence Forces to purchase long-range air-to-surface missiles Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.5.2024 15.53 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has approved the additional purchase of JASSM missiles that will enhance the ...https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-purchase-long-range-air-to-surface-missiles
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13.6.2025 | Appointments of generals Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.6.2025 11.37 Type: Press release The President of the Republic has appointed Major General Mika Kalliomaa as Finland's Military Representative to the EU and NATO and Colonel Jaro Kes...https://defmin.fi/en/-/appointments-of-generals