2021

Defence Forces to procure new rifle systems and intensify cooperation with Sweden

Joint statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence on Ukraine

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers

Ministry of Defence decided on annual work orders under partnership agreements

The Act on licencing requirement to buy real estate for buyers outside the EU and EEA has proved necessary

The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is Finland’s next multi-role fighter

Defence Forces to upgrade fire control system on Leopard 2 main battle tanks

Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service

Parliamentary Committee on National Defence Obligation and Conscription proposes call-up day for women as well as stronger links between non-military service and comprehensive security concept

Minister of Defence’s New Year’s Day reception cancelled

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Nordic defence ministers discussed development of cooperation during periods of crisis and conflict

Hosted by Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen, the Nordic defence ministers met in Majvik, Kirkkonummi, on 9 to 10 November 2021.

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to host Nordic colleagues in Kirkkonummi

Esa Pulkkinen appointed Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Defence

In its plenary session on 28 October 2021, the Government appointed Esa Pulkkinen to the post of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence for the period of 1 January 2022 to 31 July 2025.

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Sweden’s SWENEX21 exercise

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting

Defence Forces to use option for 155 mm self-propelled howitzers

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend workshop on EU’s Strategic Compass

Defence ministers of the Northern Group countries to meet in Brussels

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to make an official visit to France

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend defence minister meeting of EI2 countries

Government’s Defence Report published

Defence Policy Report to Government plenary session on 9 September 2021

Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Slovenia

Finland, Latvia and Patria reach agreement on Common Armoured Vehicle System

The Ministry of Defence procures spare parts from Millog Oy

Nine EU Countries Start Future Highly Mobile Armoured Systems Project

Defence Ministers of JEF countries signed steering document guiding military activities

Defence ministers from ten JEF countries to convene in Helsinki

Defence Forces upgrade CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles

Annual report on export of defence materiel 2020 published

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to take part in Northern Group defence minister meeting

Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Lisbon

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Kewatec AluBoat to build new service boats for the Navy

Final Quotations for HX Fighter Programme Received

Estonia’s Minister of Defence to visit Finland

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen spoke by phone with US Secretary of Defense Austin

Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen to make remote visit to Niinisalo Garrison

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to discuss with Portugal’s Minister of National Defense

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Estonian Minister of Defence

Ministry of Defence authorises Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Conlog Oy

The Nordic Ministers of Defence sign Letter of Intent on Nordic-US joint exercise ‘Arctic Challenge’

Defence Forces to prepare procurement of munition for heavy rocket launchers

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting

New report to lay foundation for developing legislation on explosives safety

Request for Best and Final Offer sent for HX Fighter Programme

Ministry of Defence approved amendment to contract on spare parts and product support for Hornet aircraft

The Defence Forces Research Programme 2021 develops common understanding, competence and readiness