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Euroopan puolustusteollisuusohjelma (European Defence Industry Programme, EDIP) Tausta ja tavoitteet EDIP:n kautta myönnetään 1,5 mrd. € avustuksina EU:n puolustusteollisen valmiuden parantamiseen vuosina 2025–2027. Ohjelman tavoitteena on paranta...https://defmin.fi/vastuualueet/kansainvalinen-puolustusyhteistyo/eu-yhteistyo/euroopan-puolustusteollisuusohjelma
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/international-defence-cooperation/eu-cooperation
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6.10.2026 | The Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs have published the results of the joint Russia’s Futures foresight project. A collaboration involving a wide range of experts, the project set out to strengthen Finland’s ability to anticipate possible developments in Russia and assess their implications for Finland, Europe and the international system through to 2045.https://defmin.fi/en/-/finnish-government-publishes-results-of-foresight-project-on-russia-s-futures-finland-and-europe-must-prepare-for-multiple-possible-futures-for-russia
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Defence budget Composition of the defence budget in 2026 Budget for 2026 (pdf) Defence expenditure as a percentage of GDP Gross Domestic Product is based on the forecast by the Ministry of Finance of Finland. Hiddenhttps://defmin.fi/en/ministry-of-defence/economy-and-activities/defence-budget
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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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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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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 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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 | 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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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