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The training of naval cadets Those cadets who want to become Navy Officers study in the Naval Academy in Suomenlinna. Cadets study subjects that are common to all services at the National Defence University in Santahamina. Their service-specific a...https://merivoimat.fi/en/naval-cadets
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13.3.2026 | The Baltic Commanders Conference brought together the Commanders of Naval Forces of the Baltic Sea region, as well as Commanders of the NATO's Maritime Command and of the CTF Baltic in Turku 10 – 12 of March 2026.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/naval-commanders-from-the-baltic-sea-region-met-in-turku
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22.4.2026 | Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, (SNMG1), will conduct a scheduled port visit in Turku arriving on 22 Apr 2026, Commanded by Commodore Maryla Ingham, Royal Navy, on the flagship German frigate FGS Sachsen and Portuguese frigate NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida. The vessels will moor at Turku harbor.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/nato-maritime-forces-visit-turku
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The Finnish Defence Forces will deploy staff officers to the European Union’s Naval Force EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides established in February 2024, and to the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian launched in December 2023, both of them active in the Red Sea and its adjacent areas. The objective of the operations is to secure free and safe navigation in the Red Sea.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/defence-forces-to-participate-in-naval-operations-in-red-sea
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The Finnish Navy-led international naval exercise Freezing Winds 24 will end on Friday 29 November.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/naval-exercise-freezing-winds-24-coming-to-an-end-the-alliance-s-naval-defence-intensified-in-storm-weather
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The modernization of four Hamina-class fast-attack missile craft (Hamina, Tornio, Hanko ja Pori) is complete and the vessels are in operational use in the Navy. The fast-attack craft’s mid-life upgrade was carried out during 2018-2023. Finnish company Patria has acted as the main contractor of the project, and delivery festivities are celebrated in Turku today 12 December.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/upgrade-of-hamina-class-craft-increases-naval-striking-power
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The Finnish Navy 2024 spring main exercise Helka 24 will be held from 23 to 31 May 2024. The Navy will train execution of naval operations incl. laying of sea mines, as well as transfer of troops and combat tasks in the archipelago and on the coast.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/naval-combat-exercise-helka-24-starts-the-coast-and-maritime-traffic-will-be-protected-by-troops-joint-fires-and-laying-of-sea-mines
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Conscript training in the Navy It is great that you are interested in or that you have been ordered to carry out your military service or your voluntary military service for women in the Navy. The Navy offers versatile, interesting and challenging...https://merivoimat.fi/en/conscripts
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The Coastal Brigade operates in all conditions on the coast 24/7 all year round Coastal Brigade consists of Headquarter and three divisions. Those three are: Porkkala Coastal Battalion: Support Company, Transport Company, Military Police Company a...https://merivoimat.fi/en/coastal-brigade/about-us
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Competent reservists with high performance capability are an important part of the Navy capacity The naval reserve officer training is a versatile, ascending package of training, in which the various forms of reserve training support each other. T...https://merivoimat.fi/en/reservists
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Navy Command National authority for maritime defence. Lue lisää Navy Command Naval Commanders from the Baltic Sea region met in Turku Navy 13.3.2026 The aim of the conference was to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between maritime actors in th...https://merivoimat.fi/en/navy-command
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Contact Information Our national switch board number is +358 299 800. All numbers beginning with 0299 are mobile phone numbers. You can send text messages to all direct numbers. Finnish Navy Navy Command PO BOX 58, 20811 TURKU Rykmentintie 15, 208...https://merivoimat.fi/en/contact-us
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Welcome to the Finnish Navy! The In Service with us section provides information for the new recruits entering military service and Navy reservists. The Navy is one of the three services of the Finnish Defence Forces. A total of approximately 3,50...https://merivoimat.fi/en/in-service-with-us
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05.05.2026–07.05.2026 Russarö, Gulf of Finland Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with naval and coastal weapon systems in Russarö May 5 - 7 2026 daily between 08:00 - 22:00 hours. The Danger Area extends to 20 km in a sector wit...https://merivoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=45640569-0da2-9002-e866-62e01f423c23
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30.04.2026–01.05.2026 Örö, Archipelago Sea Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing will be firing with naval artillery in Örö’s firing areas Apr 30 – May 1 2026 between 08:00–02:00 hours. The danger area border continues 29 km (16NM) ...https://merivoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=2dc876dd-5a18-084f-4e6a-d24e9f123085
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27.05.2026–27.05.2026 Örö, Archipelago Sea Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with naval artillery in Örö’s firing areas May 27 2026 between 06:00-20:00 hours. The Danger area’s right border continues 41 km (22NM) between Snåldö ...https://merivoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=df12c282-dfe2-ef92-8539-30be009816b6
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10.05.2026–11.05.2026 Mäkiluoto, Katajaluoto, Gulf of Finland Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with naval artillery in Mäkiluoto and Katajaluoto firing areas May 10–11 2026 between 08:00 - 16:00 hours. The danger area is border...https://merivoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=bc97fb4c-ec51-47be-1813-97297d91e774
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27.05.2026–27.05.2026 Örö, Archipelago Sea Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with naval artillery in Örö’s firing areas May 27 2026 between 06:00-20:00 hours. The Danger area’s right border continues 41 km (22NM) between Snåldö ...https://merivoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=df12c282-dfe2-ef92-8539-30be009816b6
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10.05.2026–11.05.2026 Mäkiluoto, Katajaluoto, Gulf of Finland Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with naval artillery in Mäkiluoto and Katajaluoto firing areas May 10–11 2026 between 08:00 - 16:00 hours. The danger area is border...https://merivoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=bc97fb4c-ec51-47be-1813-97297d91e774
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09.05.2026–09.05.2026 Mäkiluoto, Katajaluoto, Gulf of Finland Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with naval artillery in Mäkiluoto and Katajaluoto firing areas EF R75, EF R105 on May 9 2026 between 09:30 - 14:30 hours. The danger...https://merivoimat.fi/en/current-issues/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=f2fa4c61-27f8-b4d0-f11c-f9172407ccc9