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17.6.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services. The aim is to clarify the obligation of wellbeing services counties to prepare for the use or threat of military force. The consultation period is open from 17 June to 23 July 2025.

11.9.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Seoul Defense Dialogue on 11 September 2024 Publication date 11.9.2024 11.22 Type: Speech It is a great honour and my pleasure to address today the 2024 Seoul Defence Dialogue and discuss the mult...

21.5.2024 | Finland and United States signed Statement of Intent on Cooperation among Special Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.5.2024 20.28 Type: Press release In Washington on 21 May 2024, Finland and the United States signed a Statement of Int...

5.4.2023 | New Long-Range Air Defence System for the Finnish Defence Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.4.2023 13.58 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure the David’s Sling system as the n...

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.

16.12.2021 | Finland’s national security has improved with the legislation on intelligence. Information gathering on threats to national security and national defence has become more effective, too, since the new intelligence powers entered into force. This is stated in a recent report on intelligence legislation, which was adopted at the government plenary session on 16 December.

3.9.2026 | On capacity, competition and control in the service of freedom in the Age of AI.

11.9.2025 | The Government is proposing to Parliament a legislative amendment that would oblige the wellbeing services counties to prepare for the use and threat of military force. The amendment concerns the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services, and it aims to ensure close cooperation between the wellbeing services counties and the Finnish Defence Forces in both normal and emergency conditions.

22.8.2025 | The European Commission has granted the Finnish Border Guard, the Police, the Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom a total of EUR 1,833,075 in emergency funding to cover the costs incurred to these authorities in connection with the damage done to the Estlink 2 power cable.  

5.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence will circulate for comments a draft government proposal to amend the Nuclear Energy Act and the Criminal Code.

1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.

8.3.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. This is the first time that Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications will be present in an international military exercise. During her visit, Minister Ranne will learn about the activities of the Defence Forces and the Air Force, Nordic cooperation between the authorities and NATO-Nordic defence cooperation from the infrastructure perspective.

13.3.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne visited the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. Minister Ranne learnt about the activities of the Defence Forces, Nordic cooperation between the authorities and NATO-Nordic defence cooperation from the infrastructure perspective.

19.2.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie event in Münich on 13 February 2026.

29.5.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's opening words at the media day of the Northern Forest 24 exercise on 29 May 2024 Publication date 29.5.2024 16.05 Type: Speech After the accession of Finland to NATO, the importance of the Arctic has increased....

29.4.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit Narvik, Norway, from 29 to 30 April 2024. Together with the Norwegian and Swedish transport ministers, she will observe NATO’s Immediate Response 2024 defence exercise, which will practise military mobility and reception of military support.

24.2.2026 | Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen, Reinforced Permanent Council of the OSCE, 24 February 2026.

23.1.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the opening gala of Finland’s NATO DIANA Innovation Accelerator on 22 January 2026.

20.12.2022 | Finland continues to support Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.12.2022 15.11 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 20 Dec...

27.6.2025 | Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.6.2025 12.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Ministry of Defence and Iceye Oy have signed a letter of intent that allows Finland to procure Iceye synthet...

6.10.2022 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.10.2022 13.57 Type: Press release Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the R...

2.9.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's keynote speech at the Lithuania-Finland Defence Industry and Science Forum on 2 September 2025 Publication date 2.9.2025 16.19 Type: Speech Mr President, excellences, participants and partners of this Defence I...

11.5.2022 | Nordic Defence Ministers joint statement on strengthening Nordic defence cooperation Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.5.2022 17.37 Type: Press release The Nordic Ministers of Defence had a meeting today in Kirkenes, Norw...

17.9.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen: Cooperation between like-minded countries is increasingly important in the current security situation Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.9.2025 10.27 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry...

7.9.2022 | Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen's speech at Finnish-Swedish Defence Industry Seminar in Helsinki Publication date 7.9.2022 10.07 Type: Speech Dear colleagues, madam Ambassador, representatives of industry, It is a great honor for me to bring y...

4.3.2025 | Speech by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen about Finland’s approach to European security at an event entitled "Keeping the peace on NATO’s longest border with Russia", hosted by Chatham House on 4 March 2025.

6.2.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 Publication date 6.2.2025 10.23 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.20 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honor to address you ...

22.8.2022 | "In times of crisis, decision-making capacity is weighed up. Through good cooperation between various actors, Finland has made the necessary foreign and security policy decisions. In the middle of difficult times, we have made rapid but deliberate progress."

6.2.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 Publication date 6.2.2025 10.26 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honor to address you today at the International Conference on Sawmi...

9.2.2024 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.2.2024 11.56 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal...

24.2.2023 | Today, one year has passed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For 365 days, this unjustified, unprovoked, and illegal military attack has caused unimaginable suffering, death, and destruction on a scale not seen on our continent since World War II. Millions have had to flee the safety of their homes, families are being torn apart, and the heinous attacks on civilian population and critical infrastructure continue to hurt the innocent and the vulnerable.

9.12.2022 | Ministry of Defence decided on procurement of short and long-range missiles Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.12.2022 13.30 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence authorised the Defence Forces to order SPIKE SR, LR2 and ER2 missile syste...

29.9.2022 | United States and Finland to open negotiations on an agreement on defence cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.9.2022 17.08 Type: Press release The United States and Finland will open negotiations on a Defence Cooperation Agreement ...

29.9.2022 | The United States and Finland will open negotiations on a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) this autumn. The agreement will provide a framework and a legal basis for regular defence cooperation between Finland and the United States. It would also create conditions for closer cooperation if the security situation so requires.

1.9.2023 | Turku 1.9.2023 “Politics of the Zeitenwende: The Baltic Sea, Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance”

23.5.2023 | Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto's keynote address at the Fletcher School Commencement May 21, 2023.

28.2.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to visit United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.2.2025 14.11 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence Esa Pulkkinen will pay a working visit to the United States on 2–6 M...

9.7.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's keynote speech at the NATO Technology event in Washington Publication date 9.7.2024 20.53 Type: Speech It is my honor to represent Finland in the context of NATOs 75th year. Let me start by saying a couple of w...

25.9.2024 | Puolustusministeri Antti Häkkäsen avajaispuhe Viranomaispäivillä 25.9.2024 Julkaisuajankohta 25.9.2024 10.26 Tyyppi: Puhe Hyvät Viranomaispäivien osallistujat, hyvät naiset ja herrat kiitän kutsusta tulla avaamaan vuoden 2024 Viranomaispäivät. On ...

19.5.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit the United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.5.2024 15.00 Type: Press release Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit the United States in 20-23 May 2024. In Washington DC, Ministe...

24.10.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Japan Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2022 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will make a working visit to Japan on 25 to 27 October 2022. Minister Kaikkonen’s delegation...

11.5.2022 | Pohjoismaiden puolustusministerien yhteinen julkilausuma pohjoismaisen puolustusyhteistyön vahvistamisesta puolustusministeriö puolustusministeriö Julkaisuajankohta 11.5.2022 17.30 Tyyppi: Tiedote Pohjoismaiden puolustusministerit tapasivat tänään...

26.8.2022 | Keynote speech by foreign minister Pekka Haavisto at Europe Forum in Turku on 26th August 2022.

11.5.2022 | De nordiska försvarsministrarnas uttalande om förstärkandet av det nordiska försvarssamarbetet försvarsministeriet försvarsministeriet Utgivningsdatum 11.5.2022 17.34 Typ: Pressmeddelande De nordiska försvarsministrarna hade ett möte i Kirkenes i ...

4.3.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit the United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.3.2022 16.31 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will make a working visit to the United States on 7-9 March 2022. In Washington, D...

18.12.2023 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the Hudson Insitute in Washington, D.C. on 18 December 2023.

8.3.2022 | Democracy is eroded every time a woman or girl faces harassment, hate speech or online violence. Thus, the strengthening of democracy requires also the strengthening of gender equality.

10.12.2021 | Puolustusministeri Antti Kaikkosen puheenvuoro HX-tiedotustilaisuudessa Julkaisuajankohta 10.12.2021 14.28 Tyyppi: Puhe Vuoden 1992 Hornet-hankintapäätöstä ja siihen liittyneitä kiemuroita muistellaan ja arvioidaan edelleen taajaan ja tiiviisti. V...