Press releases and news Publication date: 03.07.2026 Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO Summit in Ankara Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend the NATO Summit, held in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7–8 July 2026. Publication date...

European Defence Fund 2021-2027 Launched in 2021 and funded from the European Union budget, the European Defence Fund (EDF) is a multiannual programme that is part of a larger set of EU defence initiatives. The objective of the Defence Fund is to ...

Common Security and Defence Policy and defence cooperation in the European Union Defence cooperation in the European Union reinforces the defence capabilities of EU Member States, strengthens the basis of a European defence capability and consolid...

25.9.2025 | The 2026 budget proposal for the branch of government of the Finnish Ministry of Defence totals EUR 6.3 billion, representing 2.5 per cent of the GDP forecast for 2026.

15.6.2026 | A working group led by the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Defence examined the coordination of habitat restoration and national defence and identified means to promote their shared objectives. The working group concluded that there are major synergies between restoration and national defence. In particular, the restoration of mires has significance for national defence in eastern and northern Finland.

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

21.1.2026 | 0 Russian Army in 2014 and Western Military District Andrey Frolov, Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) , 2014 Russian army, general data Russia is the second world military power taking into account its strategic arsenal an...

20.9.2023 | Defence budget for 2024 invests in strengthening defence capability, membership in NATO and supporting Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.9.2023 9.30 Type: Press release The 2024 draft budget for the Ministry of Defence’s administrati...

19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.

1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.

19.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 to be submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.9.2022 19.01 Type: Press release The Government has submitted its budget proposal for 2023 to Parliament. The proposed appropriations for the defence adm...

21.1.2026 | Prime Minister’s Office: Publications 18/2004 PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE Finnish Security and Defence Policy 2004 Government report 6/2004 VNS 6/2004 vp Government report 6/2004 Finnish Security and Defence Policy 2004 Prime Minister's Office: Public...

1.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 continues to strengthen defence capability Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.9.2022 14.57 Type: Press release The appropriations for the defence administration in 2023 amount to EUR 6.1 billion in the Government’s budg...

26.2.2025 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence will launch a new programme to support Ukraine whereby products will be ordered directly from the Finnish defence industry.

5.4.2022 | National defence budget to be increased significantly Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.4.2022 18.44 Type: Press release In its spending limits discussion concerning the General Government Fiscal Plan 2023–2026 that ended on 5 April 2022, the...

20.5.2022 | Supplementary budget strengthens defence capability Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.5.2022 13.10 Type: Press release Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about fundamental changes in Finland’s security environment and will require imme...

3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.

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.

11.10.2024 | In the third supplementary budget for 2024, the Government proposes to cut the appropriations for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government by a total of EUR 378.332 million.

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.