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9.3.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided to place functions of the 3rd Logistics Regiment of the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command in Kemi.

5.11.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Armed Forces have signed a framework agreement on command and control systems (C2S) with the Finnish company Bittium Wireless Oy. The company produces C2S solutions, such as tactical communication systems and related products and services.

9.2.2026 | Norway and the United Kingdom have joined the Research and Development (R&D) Agreement of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Programme, which aims to develop and deliver modern 6x6 vehicles.

20.2.2025 | Collective defence of North Atlantic Treaty Organization to become statutory duty of Finnish Defence Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.2.2025 13.39 Type: Press release At its session on 20 February 2025, the Finnish Government approve...

24.10.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure anti-radiation homing missiles for F-35 multi-role fighters Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2024 15.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to...

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.

14.3.2025 | Finnish-led project covering FAMOUS armoured vehicles to progress – total value over EUR 100 million Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.3.2025 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Finnish Defence Forces ...

15.11.2024 | Significant EU funding for defence materiel procurement Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.11.2024 12.55 Type: Press release The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) project, which is led by Finland, has received EUR 60 million in funding fr...

1.3.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure air-to-ground weapons for F-35 fighters Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.3.2024 10.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a contract wit...

30.1.2025 | Germany to join Finland-led CAVS Framework Agreement Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.1.2025 10.00 Type: Press release Germany joins into Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Framework Agreement which enables serial procurement of CAVS veh...

23.2.2024 | Defence Forces seek upgrades to 155 K9 armoured howitzers Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.2.2024 10.34 Type: Press release The Defence Forces will procure upgrades to forty-eight 155 K9 armoured howitzers from Millog Oy for EUR 8.1 million...

20.12.2023 | Defence Forces to acquire grenade and cartridge boxes Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.12.2023 13.52 Type: Press release The Defence Forces have signed a four-year agreement to procure grenade and cartridge boxes. Framework agreements to pr...

22.12.2023 | Defence Forces to procure support services for systems Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.12.2023 13.17 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to procure support services for military aviation...

11.1.2024 | Presentation technology equipment and services for Defence Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.1.2024 13.13 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to procure presentation technology equi...

4.12.2023 | Maintenance services for Defence Forces’ ERP system are procured Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.12.2023 11.40 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to order maintenance services for the De...

6.11.2024 | Finland, Sweden and Senop Oy sign framework agreement on military optronics Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.11.2024 14.00 Type: Press release Authorised by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, the Finnish Defence Forces has signed a framewor...

15.12.2023 | Defence Forces purchase industrial participation capability from Patria Aviation Oy to build services for F-35 project Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.12.2023 16.06 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the ...

31.1.2024 | Lieutenant General Janne Jaakkola appointed Chief of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.1.2024 13.40 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has proposed Lieutenant General Janne Jaakkola as the Chief of Defence for the...

27.10.2023 | Ministry of Defence issues decision on framework agreement on radio parts and routers for Finnish software-defined radio Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.10.2023 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised th...

24.11.2022 | Defence Forces to procure munition for naval guns Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.11.2022 15.11 Type: Press release The Defence Forces will procure 57 mm munitions for use on the Navy’s vessels. The procurement is coordinated with Sweden s...