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7.7.2026 | The NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, held in Ankara on 7 July 2026, witnessed several announcements of defence industry initiatives that will strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence, and therefore also Finland’s security.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-signs-12-agreements-in-ankara-to-boost-defence-industry
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Return to page Areas of expertise Voluntary national defence Voluntary national defence and the coordination of voluntary national defence measures in various administrative sectors fall within the purview of the Ministry of Defence. It is the Min...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/voluntary-national-defence
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Defence materiel and the defence industry Materiel policy and procurements The Ministry of Defence directs materiel policy in the administrative branch and steers key defence materiel projects. The aim of the defence administration's materiel poli...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/defence-materiel-and-the-defence-industry
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Return to page Publications Defence Policy Reports Government Defence Report 2024 At its session on 19 December 2024, the Finnish Government approved the Government Defence Report based on Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s presentation. The rep...https://defmin.fi/en/publications/defence-policy-reports
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The Defence Forces protects Finland’s integrity The Ministry of Defence guides and directs the activities of the Finnish Defence Forces. The tasks of the Defence Forces are: Military defence of Finland to monitor land and water areas as well as ai...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/administrative-branch/defence-forces
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Scientific Advisory Board for Defence MATINE – THE SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD FOR DEFENCE The Scientific Advisory Board For Defence (MATINE) operates in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence in order to promote research that supports...https://defmin.fi/en/scientific-advisory-board-for-defence
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Defence Administration and Sustainable Development The tasks of the defence administration support sustainable development. Defence policy, military national defence, the coordinated comprehensive defence approach, assisting other authorities, and...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/administrative-branch/defence-administration-and-sustainable-development
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Mission statement of the Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence is in charge of the Finnish defence administration which is tasked with keeping Finland safe. Finland is a militarily allied country that develops its own defence capability as p...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence
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Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen Photo: Lauri Heikkinen / Prime Minister's Office Since 20.6.2023, Antti Häkkänen has served as Minister of Defence. Curriculum Vitae Date and place of birth 1985 Mäntyharju Profession and education Lawyer Master ...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/management-and-organization/minister-of-defence
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Ministry of Defence as employer The activities of the Ministry of Defence are based on the national defence policy and international defence policy cooperation. Its task is to ensure that Finland has the necessary military defence capabilities and...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/ministry-of-defence-as-a-workplace
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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 ...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/eu-cooperation/european-defence-fund-2021-2027
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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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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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Return to page International defence cooperation Defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden Sweden has a strong position as Finland’s close bilateral partner in defence cooperation. The cooperation builds on a long historical bond, shared valu...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/defence-cooperation-between-finland-and-sweden
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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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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.https://defmin.fi/en/-/1410903/working-group-major-synergies-between-restoration-and-national-defence
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4.6.2026 | On 4 June 2026, the Finnish Government, based on Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s presentation, submitted to Parliament a government proposal for reforming the legislation on military intelligence.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-we-will-reform-finland-s-military-intelligence-legislation-to-strengthen-our-homeland-defence-and-national-security
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9.12.2025 | Finns' opinions on foreign and security policy, national defence and security, December 2025 Publication date 9.12.2025 9.00 The ABDI's survey of 2025 was published on 9th of December 2025. The survey can be read at Institutional Repository for th...https://defmin.fi/en/-/finns-opinions-on-foreign-and-security-policy-national-defence-and-security-december-2025-1
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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...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/press-releases-and-news
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Departments and Units Administration Policy Department Director of Department: Teemu Penttilä The Administration Policy Department of the Ministry of Defence of Finland is responsible for the planning of defence administration operations and finan...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/management-and-organization/departments-and-units