Topical

This section contains press releases from the Ministry of Defence, speeches from the Minister of Defence and topical themes.

Russian attack on Ukraine and Finland's support to Ukraine

Russia launched an invasion against Ukraine on Thursday 24 February 2022. Finland’s foreign policy leadership is closely monitoring Russia’s actions and the security situation in Europe.
Finland’s chairmanship of NORDEFCO in 2025

The key priority for Finland’s chairmanship was the operationalisation of the new Vision signed by the defence ministers in spring 2024.

Latest press releases

Publication date:9.7.2026

Anu Nousiainen appointed Director General of Administration Policy Department at Finland’s Ministry of Defence

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Publication date:7.7.2026

Finnish Minister of Defence Häkkänen: A multinational programme will be built around Patria’s new tracked vehicle

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Publication date:7.7.2026

Finnish Minister of Defence Häkkänen signs 12 agreements in Ankara to boost defence industry

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Publication date:6.7.2026

Joint statement by Finland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Poland on developing the New Multilateral Defence Mechanism

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Publication date:3.7.2026

Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO Summit in Ankara

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