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16.1.2026 | Nimi Työ Osasto Värnplikt i Finland Försvarsmaktens perspektiv Kommendör Matti Linteri Nylands brigad 13.6.2017 14.6.2017 1 Nimi Työ Osasto 14.6.2017 2 Nimi Työ Osasto Värnplikt, grundpelaren i Finlands försvarssystem • Fastställs i grundlagen. • ...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/Matti_Linteri_Varnplikten_FIN.pdf/206d196e-8552-56c5-8dbf-bafd0445c32b?t=1768551728996
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Return to page Areas of expertise Conscription system and military training The Finnish Defence Forces trains those liable for military service for homeland defence tasks. This training is called the conscript service. All 18–65-year-old Finnish m...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/conscription-system-and-military-training
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18.6.2026 | The Ministry of Defence is requesting views on a bill for amendments to the Act on Military Intelligence. The bill proposes that the Act on Military Intelligence allow the use of certain intelligence collection methods in premises used for permanent residence.https://defmin.fi/en/-/public-consultation-round-launched-on-amendments-to-act-on-military-intelligence
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21.1.2026 | FINLANDS SÄKERHETS OCH FÖRSVARSPOLITIK 2001 STATSRÅDETS REDOGÖRELSE TILL RIKSDAGEN 13.6.2001 VNS/2001 vp Innehållsförteckning SAMMANDRAG DEL I: DEN SÄKERHETSPOLITISKA OMGIVNINGEN OCH FINLANDS HANDLINGSLINJE 1. DEN SÄKERHETSPOLITISKA OMVÄRLDEN 1.1 ...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/PaSvenska.pdf/04b95736-cab4-0e5f-b6f9-7fc8af2dafcc?t=1768989767640
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Promoting physical activity and capacity among people of call-up age The Ministry of Defence has launched a national project that will incorporate the promotion of physical activity and capacity in a new way as part of the call-up process. The pro...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/promoting-physical-activity-and-capacity-among-people-of-call-up-age
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Areas of expertise Finland’s membership in NATO Finland’s security environment was fundamentally altered when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Based on a reassessment of the security policy situation, Finland decided to ap...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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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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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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Return to page Areas of expertise Space Space has an economic, technological and military dimension. The military use of space means that space, and especially information gathered and delivered through satellites, is exploited for military purpos...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/space
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11.2.2022 | HX-projektets första avtal har undertecknats försvarsministeriet Utgivningsdatum 11.2.2022 13.40 Typ: Pressmeddelande Statsrådet beslutade den 10 december 2021 att upphandla 64 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirollflygplan som ska ersätta d...https://defmin.fi/sv/-/hx-projektets-forsta-avtal-har-undertecknats
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MATINE’s research MATINE’s primary objective is to conduct research supporting military national defence, which encompasses support for all statutory duties of the Defence Forces. The main clients for the research funded by MATINE are the Defence ...https://defmin.fi/en/scientific-advisory-board-for-defence/matine-s-research
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Press releases and news Publication date: 09.07.2026 Anu Nousiainen appointed Director General of Administration Policy Department at Finland’s Ministry of Defence The Finnish Government has appointed Anu Nousiainen, M.Sc. (Admin.), as Director Ge...https://defmin.fi/en/topical/press-releases-and-news
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Return to page Areas of expertise Finland’s membership in NATO Finland’s security environment was fundamentally altered when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Based on a reassessment of the security policy situation, Finlan...https://defmin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/finland-s-membership-in-nato
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21.1.2026 | Finlands säkerhets- och försvarspolitik 2004 Statsrådets redogörelse SRR 6/2004 Statsrådets kanslis publikationsserie 17/2004 STATSRÅDETS KANSLI SRR 6/2004 rd Statsrådets säkerhets- och försvarspolitiska redogörelse 2004 Finlands säkerhets- och fö...https://defmin.fi/documents/236553176/238659714/2552_2162_Den_fOrsvarspolitiska_redogOrelsen_2004_1_.pdf/47d76f41-5e5f-863a-9f36-1a839e860b09?t=1768989752550
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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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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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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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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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Projects and legislation The legal framework for military defence, in other words the laws and presidential decrees, government decrees and Ministry of Defence decrees are prepared in the Ministry. The Legal Unit is for the main part responsible f...https://defmin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation
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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