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The Logistics Command Headquarters is responsible for the overall planning and coordination of the activities of the Command and it directs the administrative units under it.

The Defence Forces Logistics Command is responsible for materiel acquisitions for the Defence Forces, the operational capability of troops, personnel and systems, and the availability of materiel.

The Logistics Command works with domestic and foreign cooperation partners on a regular basis in order to carry out its task to ensure the efficient use of the Defence Forces’ capabilities and execution of operations in all circumstances.

On this page you can find the latest scientific publications of The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command.

The Defence Forces logistics system is an entity formed by the Defence Forces and its partners enabling the operations of the troops of Defence Forces and the development of its capabilities in all states of readiness.

The Logistics School provides logistics training included in officer training degrees, on the basis of the needs of the services, and conducts research activities aimed at developing the Defence Forces logistics system.

The troops of the Defence Forces and their equipment constitute the capabilities of Finland’s defence system, the development of which is long-term and based on thorough planning. The Defence Forces Logistics Command participates in this work in all of its phases.

The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command became operational on 1 January 2015 as the Materiel Commands of the Army, Navy and Air Force were disbanded and their activities were reorganised into the Logistics Command.

4.5.2026 | Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) has joined the Coalition for Resilient Procurement and Unified Support (CORPUS) with the defense procurement agencies of seven European nations.

The 1st Logistics Regiment supports the administrative units of the Defence Forces and the Border Guard in the organisation of logistics and support in all states of readiness. As a special feature, the Regiment is responsible for the storage and condition monitoring of explosive material.

The 2nd Logistics Regiment supports the administrative units of the Defence Forces and the Border Guard in the organisation of logistics and support in all states of readiness. As for its special features, the Regiment conducts maintenance tasks related to the Navy’s special materiel and services involving clothing, tents and field accommodation, field provisioning and medical materiel in the Defence Forces.

The 3rd Logistics Regiment supports the administrative units of the Defence Forces and the Border Guard in the organisation of logistics and support in all states of readiness. As a special feature, the Regiment provides materiel resupply and maintenance services for military aviation.

The Defence Forces and civilian society actors network together and pursue cooperation in the framework of partnerships, which is a precondition for the operation of the Defence Forces’ logistics system in normal and emergency circumstances.

11.5.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure thermal clip-on optics, related equipment, and spare parts for sniper and designated marksman rifles. The value of the procurement, excluding value-added tax, is approximately EUR 24.5 million.

The Centre for Military Medicine takes care of the health of conscripts and the Finnish Defence Forces personnel. The centre also organises training in field medicine and conducts military medicine research.

The Defence Forces Logistics Command comprises six brigade-level units and a Headquarters.

The National Codification Bureau Finland is the national agency in charge of managing the codification of the Defence Forces’ materiel under the supervision of the Defence Command Logistics Division.

Press releases and articles

30.5.2026 | The Chief of Defence Command, Lieutenant General Vesa Virtanen, visited the USA and Canada from 25th to 29th of May 2026.

The Joint Systems Centre is responsible for the management of the technical life cycle of the Finnish Defence Forces' systems and materiel and their maintenance. It also answers for the technical preparation of procurements.

26.5.2026 | Norway has signed the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Framework Agreement which allows serial procurement of CAVS 6x6 vehicles. The CAVS Framework Agreement has been already signed between Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany and Denmark.

21.5.2026 | The second Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette to be built for the Navy has been launched in Rauma. The vessel was moved from the construction hall to the dock basin where the building and outfitting of the vessel will continue. A festive launch ceremony was celebrated in Rauma on 21 May.

28.5.2026 | Finland and Latvia signed an Implementing Arrangement on the joint development of a Common Protected Vehicle (CPV) system and related technologies in Tampere on 28 May 2026. The arrangement also enables future serial procurement.

The Explosives Centre is responsible for the production, maintenance and decommissioning of explosives in the Defence Forces.

22.5.2026 | The Finnish Air Force conducted an evaluation of a cyber team composed of active-duty personnel and reservists together with the Virginia Air National Guard in April 2026.

20.4.2026 | The Government Defence Report (VNS 2024) mentions the modernisation of minesweeping capabilities of contact and influence mines, which is set to begin with replacing the ageing Kuha and Kiiski class vessels. The vessels were built in the 1970s and 1980s, and extending their life cycle is no longer cost-effective.

1.6.2026 | The strong and long-standing cooperation between the Finnish Defence Forces and the French Armed Forces continues. The French Chief of Defence, General Fabien Mandon’s visit to Finland on 1-2 June 2026 is hosted by the Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Janne Jaakkola.

21.5.2026 | Air Defence Exercise Mallet Strike 1/26, conducted in the Lohtaja firing range and training area, has ended.

21.5.2026 | The Guard Jaeger Regiment will train with other authorities in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa on 24–28 May 2026.

24.2.2026 | Hull assembly of the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette being built for the Finnish Navy was completed at the turn of the year at the Rauma shipyard. The vessel has received its grey protective coating, and part of the protective covering has been removed.

10.11.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria have updated their Strategic Partnership Agreement. The agreement ensures that the Defence Forces’ military aviation assets, naval defence systems, and command and control systems remain operational throughout their life cycle in all security situations.

23.10.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command’s Logistics School participated in the Nordic Logistic School meeting held at Aalborg Barracks in Denmark in October. The event brought together logistics experts from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark to exchange experiences and develop new solutions to strengthen the Nordic countries’ ability to support military operations in the region.

22.5.2026 | Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki inspected the light infantry exercise Saber Strike 26 on 19-20 May. In the current phase of the exercise, Rock Sisu, units from Allied countries train in the Vuosanka training area independently.

29.5.2026 | Norwegian student pilots who completed the Hawk training phase at the Air Force Academy have now graduated from F-35 training in the United States.

14.1.2026 | The Squadron 2020 programme is progressing as planned. Steel cutting for the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette has commenced, and the keel of the third vessel has been laid in accordance with naval tradition at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard. With these milestones, construction of all vessels included in the programme is now underway.

18.12.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces will acquire additional unmanned aerial systems (UAS) suitable for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as target acquisition, including associated equipment and spare parts. Deliveries of the systems will begin at the start of next year.

9.9.2025 | The Defence Forces Logistics Command hosted the NATO Asset Tracking Capabilities Interoperability Campaign 2025 (ATCIC25) exercise from 20 to 29 August, focusing on the development of digital solutions to enhance Alliance logistics.

5.11.2025 | The agreement enables the procurement of tactical communication systems and products, software-defined radios, secure software, and telephones, as well as joint product development.

12.12.2025 | On 12 December 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The missiles are compatible with the F-35A multirole fighters.

1.10.2025 | The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme takes a new step forward as its multinational programme management office has been established within the Defence Forces Logistics Command Headquarters. The official opening ceremony was held in Tampere on 30 September 2025.

1.10.2025 | The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme takes a new step forward as its multinational programme management office has been established within the Defence Forces Logistics Command Headquarters. The official opening ceremony was held in Tampere on 30 September 2025.

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