21.1.2026 | Postiosoite: MATINE PL 919 00131 HELSINKI Puhelin (vaihde): 0299 800 Käyntiosoite: Pääesikunta Fabianinkatu 2 00130 HELSINKI Pääsihteeri 0299 510950 Laskutusosoite: Pääesikunta ja sen alaiset laitokset Suunnittelusihteeri 0299 510951 Pääesikunta /...

28.1.2026 | On 10 December 2024, the Finnish Ministry of Defence set up a project to examine the need to amend the Act on the Expropriation of Immovable Property and Special Rights to Ensure National Security and related legislation. The objective was to draw an overview of how the current legislation should be amended to ensure fair and effective safeguarding of real estate critical to national security.

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 ...

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...

1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.

20.9.2023 | Defence budget for 2024 invests in strengthening defence capability, membership in NATO and supporting Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.9.2023 9.30 Type: Press release The 2024 draft budget for the Ministry of Defence’s administrati...

19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.

19.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 to be submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.9.2022 19.01 Type: Press release The Government has submitted its budget proposal for 2023 to Parliament. The proposed appropriations for the defence adm...

20.5.2022 | Supplementary budget strengthens defence capability Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.5.2022 13.10 Type: Press release Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about fundamental changes in Finland’s security environment and will require imme...

1.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 continues to strengthen defence capability Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.9.2022 14.57 Type: Press release The appropriations for the defence administration in 2023 amount to EUR 6.1 billion in the Government’s budg...

5.4.2022 | National defence budget to be increased significantly Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.4.2022 18.44 Type: Press release In its spending limits discussion concerning the General Government Fiscal Plan 2023–2026 that ended on 5 April 2022, the...

21.1.2026 | 0 Russian Army in 2014 and Western Military District Andrey Frolov, Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) , 2014 Russian army, general data Russia is the second world military power taking into account its strategic arsenal an...

27.10.2022 | Changes proposed to funding multi-role fighters and Squadron 2020 Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.10.2022 13.51 Type: Press release The fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2022 will increase the appropriations of the Ministry of Defen...

25.9.2025 | The 2026 budget proposal for the branch of government of the Finnish Ministry of Defence totals EUR 6.3 billion, representing 2.5 per cent of the GDP forecast for 2026.

13.8.2020 | Fighter procurement will increase defence budget Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.8.2020 9.12 Type: Press release The 2021 budget proposal for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence amounts to EUR 4.87 billion. This is EUR 1.7...

26.2.2025 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence will launch a new programme to support Ukraine whereby products will be ordered directly from the Finnish defence industry.

10.8.2017 | The budget proposal of the Ministry of Defence follows the Defence Policy Report Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.8.2017 12.17 Type: Press release The Report contains the defence policy guidelines for the development of Finland's defence. R...

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

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11.10.2024 | In the third supplementary budget for 2024, the Government proposes to cut the appropriations for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government by a total of EUR 378.332 million.