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29.5.2026 | Finland will deliver its 33rd materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 29 May 2026 on the proposal of the Government.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine
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18.6.2026 | The United States’ Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll will pay a working visit to Finland on 18–19 June 2026. Finland’s Ministry of Defence is hosting the visit.https://defmin.fi/en/-/us-secretary-of-the-army-to-visit-finland
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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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11.5.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to order thermal clip-on optics and related equipment and spare parts through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-the-finnish-defence-forces-will-procure-thermal-clip-on-optics
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9.7.2026 | The Finnish Government has appointed Anu Nousiainen, M.Sc. (Admin.), as Director General of the Administration Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence for a five-year term from 1 October 2026 to 31 September 2031.https://defmin.fi/en/-/anu-nousiainen-appointed-director-general-of-administration-policy-department-at-finland-s-ministry-of-defence
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2.6.2026 | A parliamentary working group on defence, appointed by the Finnish Government, examined the need to develop and resource Finland’s homeland defence in the 2030s.https://defmin.fi/en/-/parliamentary-working-group-on-defence-submits-final-report-to-minister-of-defence-hakkanen
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18.6.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) glide bombs from the United States. Glide bombs are used in F-35 multi-role combat aircraft.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-will-procure-sdb-ii-glide-bombs-for-finnish-air-force-f-35a-fighters
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26.6.2026 | On Thursday 25 June, the Finnish Defence Forces, the Finnish technology company Insta and Lockheed Martin signed an agreement to create a maintenance and service centre in Finland. The centre will be located at Insta’s offices in Tampere.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-a-maintenance-and-service-centre-for-mlrs-common-fire-control-system-will-be-created-in-finland
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17.6.2026 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen is attending meetings of the NATO defence ministers, NATO’s Nuclear Planning Group and the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at NATO Headquarters on 18 June.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-to-attend-meetings-of-nato-defence-ministers-nato-s-nuclear-planning-group-and-ukraine-defence-contact-group-in-brussels
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2.6.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen received on Tuesday 2 June 2026 the final report of a parliamentary working group examining the need to develop and resource Finland’s homeland defence in the 2030s.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-having-a-broad-agreement-on-finland-s-defence-development-is-our-key-strength
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9.6.2026 | Australia's Minister of Defence Richard Marles visited Helsinki on 9 June to meet with Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.https://defmin.fi/en/-/australia-s-minister-of-defence-visits-finland
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15.6.2026 | The Ministry of Defence has published a report on Finland’s exports of defence materiel in 2025. The report provides statistical data on both the granted export licences and actual exports.https://defmin.fi/en/-/exports-of-defence-materiel-grew-241-per-cent-in-2025
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8.6.2026 | Brazil's Minister of Defence José Mucio Monteiro Filho will meet with Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen in Helsinki on 8 June.https://defmin.fi/en/-/brazil-s-minister-of-defence-visits-finland
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6.7.2026 | Finland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Poland issued a Joint statement on developing the New Multilateral Defence Mechanism on 6 July 2026.https://defmin.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-finland-the-united-kingdom-the-netherlands-and-poland-on-developing-the-new-multilateral-defence-mechanism
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7.7.2026 | Finland, Norway and Latvia signed a statement of intent at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum on 7 July 2026 to share information on the further development of Patria TRACKX tracked vehicle and the results of field trials. The three countries will be able to engage in joint procurement and work together in the product development of the vehicle. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed the statement of intent on behalf of Finland.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-a-multinational-programme-will-be-built-around-patria-s-new-tracked-vehicle
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12.6.2026 | Finland and Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning quality assurance in the defence materiel sector.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-and-ukraine-have-signed-defence-materiel-cooperation-document
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3.7.2026 | Finland will procure short-range ground-based air defence systems from Sweden.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-s-ground-based-air-defence-will-have-stronger-areal-coverage
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3.7.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend the NATO Summit, held in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7–8 July 2026.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-summit-in-ankara
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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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14.8.2026 | A new multi-purpose building for the Army Academy will be constructed in the Lappeenranta garrison area. The building will gather accommodation, training, library and storage facilities, as well as the maintenance and common facilities supporting them, under one roof.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-approves-construction-of-new-multi-purpose-building-for-army-academy-in-lappeenranta
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28.8.2026 | Building on an exceptionally close partnership and a longstanding defence cooperation, Finland and Sweden will together strengthen territorial surveillance and protection of Finland’s territorial integrity, in support of NATO’s deterrence and defence.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-and-sweden-are-deepening-cooperation-on-territorial-surveillance-and-protection-of-territorial-integrity
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14.8.2026 | A new headquarters building for NATO’s Multi-Corps Land Component Command North (MCLCC-N) will be constructed in the Karkialampi garrison area in Mikkeli.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-approves-construction-of-new-headquarters-building-for-nato-command-in-mikkeli
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14.8.2026 | The Ministry of Defence has awarded a government grant of EUR 4.8 million to the programme for northern Finland for a project to develop 5G/6G network technology that supports homeland defence. A consortium led by the University of Oulu will be responsible for implementing the project.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-oulu-5g-6g-project-to-receive-government-grant-of-eur-4.8-million
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19.2.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie event in Münich on 13 February 2026.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-bundesverband-der-deutschen-industrie-event-in-munich
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2.9.2026 | A drone was discovered on the coast of Porvoo on Tuesday 1 September following sighting by a member of the public. Preliminary information indicates that the drone is used for surveying and mapping and poses no danger to the public.https://defmin.fi/en/-/possible-territorial-violation-by-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-in-gulf-of-finland
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14.9.2026 | Finland has decided to join France’s nuclear deterrence initiative which is significant for security in Europe. The initiative is a form of bilateral cooperation between Finland and France. Finland has been discussing the initiative confidentially with France both at the highest political level and at the level of officials.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-will-join-the-french-initiative-on-european-nuclear-deterrence
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15.9.2026 | Finland will deliver its 34th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 15 September 2026 on the proposal of the Government.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-2
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18.9.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence will open a public consultation on a draft bill on an act on the international cooperation of the Finnish Defence Forces. The new act would lay down provisions on the status and terms of employment of Defence Forces personnel participating in international cooperation.https://defmin.fi/en/-/public-consultation-round-launched-on-act-on-international-cooperation-of-finnish-defence-forces
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8.9.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure more than one hundred vehicle-fitted mortar systems from Patria. The new 120 mm Modular Mobile Mortar (M3) system will improve the mobility, protection and firing capacity of forces across a wide area.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-new-mortar-systems
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15.9.2026 | The cornerstone ceremony of the future TNT production facility was held in Pori on 15 September 2026. The project received $20 million in financial support from the United States.https://defmin.fi/en/-/defence-ministeri-hakkanen-the-united-states-supports-tnt-production-in-finland-financially
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14.9.2026 | With the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Finland and South Korea agree on a mutual approach to the quality assurance of defence products by their respective defence administrations. The MoU creates a framework for cooperation between Finland and South Korea.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-and-south-korea-have-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-quality-assurance-in-the-defence-materiel-sector
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11.9.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided on the participation of the Finnish Defence Forces in international training and exercises in 2027.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-decides-on-finnish-defence-forces-participation-in-international-training-and-exercises-in-2027
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18.9.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen visited Lebanon and Israel from 13 to 18 September 2026.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-visits-middle-east-1
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23.9.2026 | Finland and Ukraine have signed an Agreement on Enhanced Defence and Security Cooperation under the Drone Deal format. It will enable defence materiel cooperation between the two countries.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finland-and-ukraine-sign-drone-deal-to-boost-their-defence-and-security-cooperation
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1.10.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence has called off his attendance at the meeting of Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers in Reykjavík, Iceland, on 1–2 October 2026 due to a vote of confidence in Parliament.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-calls-off-participation-in-jef-ministerial-meeting
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29.9.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a meeting of Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers in Reykjavík, Iceland, on 1–2 October 2026. This is the first official meeting of JEF defence ministers to be held in person this year.https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-jef-defence-ministers-meeting-in-iceland
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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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18.9.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of Defence has decided not to authorise the acquisition of real estate in Rovaniemi by virtue of section 5 of the Act on Permit Requirements for Certain Real Estate Acquisitions and section 31 of the Administrative Procedure Act.https://defmin.fi/en/-/service-by-publication-decision-issued-by-finnish-ministry-of-defence-on-4-june-2026-2
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18.9.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of Defence has decided not to authorise the acquisition of real estate in Kittilä by virtue of section 5 of the Act on Permit Requirements for Certain Real Estate Acquisitions and section 31 of the Administrative Procedure Act.https://defmin.fi/en/-/service-by-publication-decision-issued-by-finnish-ministry-of-defence-on-25-march-2026
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Permanent Secretary Janne Kuusela, Ministry of Defence of Finland The Permanent Secretary manages and supervises the activities of the Ministry of Defence together with the Minister. Permanent Secretary’s office is headed by Janne Kuusela . Perman...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/management-and-organization/permanent-secretary
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Agencies and Bodies within the Administrative Branch of the Ministry of Defence The Finnish Defence Forces The Security Committee The Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) Scientific Advisory Board for Defence Defence Properties Finland Hi...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/administrative-branch/agencies-and-bodies-within-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-defence
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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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Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) ACTION PLAN 2026 The Plenum of the Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) has approved the Action Plan on 16 December 2025. Action plan can be read here . Hiddenhttps://defmin.fi/en/the-advisory-board-for-defence-information-abdi/action-plan-2025
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Excerpts from the History of the Ministry of Defence The building of the Ministry of Defence of Finland in the year 1983. Photo: Helsinki City Museum / Lauri Putkonen With the decree issued on 14 June 1918, the War Department was established in th...https://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/history
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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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Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI) ANNUAL REPORT 2025 The annual report for 2025, discussed by the work branch 8.5 for 2025, can be read here . Hiddenhttps://defmin.fi/en/the-advisory-board-for-defence-information-abdi/annual-report-2024
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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 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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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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Contact information for the Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Eteläinen Makasiinikatu 8 PO Box 31 FIN-00131 Helsinki, Finland Postal address: PO Box 31 FIN-00131 Helsinki, Finland E-invoice document (pdf) (153.1 KB) Official e-mail: kirjaamo...https://defmin.fi/en/contacts
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Publications of the Ministry of Defence in Valto In this section are the publications of Ministry of Defence in English that are stored in the Institutional Repository for the Government, Valto. Valto contains most of the Ministry's publications s...https://defmin.fi/en/publications/publications-of-the-ministry-of-defence-in-valto
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Return to page International defence cooperation The Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) Defence cooperation between the five Nordic countries (NORDEFCO) has deepened considerably in recent years, especially due to Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO me...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/nordic-defence-cooperation
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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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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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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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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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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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Return to page Areas of expertise International defence cooperation The goal of international defence policy networking is to secure the defence capability with parties who are prepared to develop and use in cooperation their capabilities. Network...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation