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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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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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Return to page 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, Finlan...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/finland-s-membership-in-nato
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21.1.2026 | 2017_ver 1.0 Environmental Toolbox Technical Module Natural Resource Protection 2017_ver 1.0 ‹#› 2 Objectives Understand the importance of protecting natural resources in a base camp and the surrounding area: For deploying troops’ safety, health a...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/8_-_Natural_Resources_2017_ver1.0.pptx/7d624113-9c69-0305-4b20-38abf7b6dece?t=1768989865305
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13.11.2025 | Finland should stay to help in Afghanistan Two-thirds or 67% believe that Finland should not stay away from Afghanistan (67% in 2009), whereas 29% were of the opposite opinion (27% in 2009). Support to civilian crisis management and development co...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Afghanistan_Survey_2010_(ABDI).pdf/05da074f-e95e-aac0-bc30-c1358084bc3a?t=1763025394329
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13.11.2025 | How should Finland act in Afghanistan? "In your opinion, as regards the situation in Afghanistan, should Finland:" Autumn 2009 Autumn 2010 Take part in curbing the activities of extreme groups with military force Autumn 2009 Autumn 2010 Take part ...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Afghanistan_kuvat_in_english_11.11.2010.ppt/e2f557e3-3be2-ae26-1341-797ba4d71995?t=1763025394652
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13.11.2025 | 1 INTRODUCTION The Advisory Board for Defence Information, ABDI, (Maanpuolustustiedotuksen suunnittelukunta, MTS) polled the opinions of Finns on Finnish foreign and security policy and on defence policy. In addition, citizens were asked to provid...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/The_ABDI_Survey_2009.pdf/e9ff54e0-aad6-ee87-820b-3eb41bfc175d?t=1763025426349
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21.1.2026 | 2017_ver 1.0 Environmental Toolbox 1 Technical Module Energy Considerations 2017_ver 1.0 ‹#› 2 Understand the importance of energy in the planning and execution of military operations and training Raise awareness for all personnel about the impact...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/6_-_Energy_considerations_2017_ver1.0.pptx/6e01a409-9dd3-02e7-444b-0cce0eb4e88f?t=1768989114711
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13.11.2025 | 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SURVEY The opinions of Finns about the foreign, security and defence policy of Finland and the reform of the Defence Forces were studied in an interview survey that was commissioned by the Advisory Board of Defence Informatio...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Report_in_english_january_2012.pdf/4f7b5cb1-27bb-60c1-bf20-9ce4f9b18ae2?t=1763025827371
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13.11.2025 | A more secure or more insecure future Other parties Green League Left Alliance Social Democratic P. Coalition Party Centre Party East Finland/Oulu/Lapland West Finland South Finland Over 35000 € 25000-35000 € Under 25000 € Salaried emp./Self-emp./...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/The_ABDI_Survey_2009_pictures.pdf/0d6610ec-ab99-f949-174b-e04f633fa412?t=1763025426091
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13.11.2025 | 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SURVEY The opinions of Finns about the foreign, security and defence policy of Finland were studied in the interview survey that was commissioned by the Advisory Board of Defence Information, ABDI (Maanpuolustustiedotuksen su...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/MTS_survey_2010.pdf/41eb03d5-3774-6bd9-1d6b-6f856fef97f2?t=1763025411605
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13.11.2025 | 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SURVEY The opinions of Finns about the foreign, security and defence policy of Finland and the Defence Forces’ reform were studied in the interview survey by the Advisory Board of Defence Information, ABDI (Maanpuolustustiedo...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Survey_in_english_28_11_2012.pdf/02d3a1c4-8140-8b2f-a7c5-3bb84dbe1734?t=1763025842237
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16.1.2026 | General conscription Other parties Green League Left Alliance Centre Party The Finns Social Democratic P. Coalition Party East Finland/Oulu/Lapland West Finland South Finland Over 35 000 € 25 000-35 000 € Under 25 000 € Salaried emp./Self-emp./ Ma...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Statistics_in_english_nettiin_28_11_2012.pdf/f334b0b0-f396-5023-8813-531923164579?t=1768551577943
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21.1.2026 | 2017_ver 1.0 Environmental Toolbox 1 General Awareness Training Module Commanding Officer 2017_ver 1.0 2 Sound environmental and energy management during military operations enables the mission by enhancing force protection and reducing the logist...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Commander_2017_ver1.0.pptx/6bb67fc2-adb8-f2ab-b1eb-63708334709f?t=1768989765004
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21.1.2026 | 2017_ver 1.0 Environmental Toolbox 1 General Awareness Training Module For Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and everyone in a base camp 2017_ver 1.0 ‹#› 2 Sound environmental and energy management during military operations helps you and your c...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Soldier_2017_ver1.0.pptx/d820a4ea-b9cf-9df1-51a6-a1ab4d1438ce?t=1768985824028
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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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13.11.2025 | 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SURVEY The opinions of Finns about the foreign, security and defence policy of Finland and the Defence Forces’ reform were studied in the interview survey by the Advisory Board of Defence Information, ABDI (Maanpuolustustiedo...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/report_text_in_english.pdf/f0c849eb-54e9-6692-5005-491e9ebb6169?t=1763025826395
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21.1.2026 | Distribution and sale: Helsinki University Print Bookstore http://kirjakauppa.yliopistopaino.fi / [email protected] P.O. Box 4 (Vuorikatu 3 A) FI-00014 HELSINKI UNIVERSITY, FINLAND Tel +358 9 7010 2363 or 7010 2366 Fax +358 9 7010 2374 ISBN ...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Defence_Report_2009.pdf/ead914a4-e0f9-7781-a826-f8c554e4ad01?t=1768989764475
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13.11.2025 | A more secure or more insecure future Other parties Green League Left Alliance Centre Party True Finns Social Democratic P. Coalition Party East Finland/Oulu/Lapland West Finland South Finland Over 35 000 € 25 000-35 000 € Under 25 000 € Salaried ...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/MTS_report_january_2012_pictures_in_english.pdf/031700cf-00be-c6bb-4cfa-393bb61b0298?t=1763025412347
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21.1.2026 | 2017_ver 1.0 Environmental Toolbox 1 Technical Module Cultural Property Protection 2017_ver 1.0 The primary international resource for cultural heritage sites is the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), www.une...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/7_-_Cultural_Property_Protection_2017_ver1.0.pptx/12613482-8061-4f58-7632-da3876c8e7d5?t=1768989113956