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Finnish Navy

The Finnish Navy has three statutory tasks related to the military defence of Finland: the surveillance of our territorial waters, repelling of territorial violations and maritime attacks, and protecting sea lines of communication.

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In service with us

Navy Units

International Co-operation

Firings and noise

The Navy deploys missile craft Hanko to Standing NATO Maritime Group 1

Navy 31.3.2025

The Finnish Navy continues close cooperation with NATO in the Baltic Sentry surveillance operation in the Baltic Sea.

The Finnish Navy and allies increase presence and surveillance in the Baltic Sea

Navy 22.1.2025

The Finnish Navy participates in the Baltic Sentry mission with both nationally led and NATO-led vessels.

Naval Exercise Freezing Winds 24 intensified the Alliance’s naval defence

Navy 29.11.2024

The Finnish-led international naval exercise Freezing Winds 24 enhanced the ability of Finland and NATO allies to defend the Baltic Sea region in demanding weather conditions

Navy 2032 – Unified Naval striking power

Navy 30.5.2023

Finnish Navy towards the year 2032 The Finnish Navy has good readiness and capability to carry out its tasks against any threats that might present themselves in normal or emergency conditions. Our operating environment is changing and evolving, our operating procedures and the equipment and systems in our use keep developing, so change is necessary and certain.