On 30 December 2025, the Finnish Defence Forces announced that about 12,900 conscripts will begin basic training for the 2026 conscription cycle. The first group of 1/26 will report to their basic units on 5 February 2026. In January, roughly 10,000 conscripts will start service in land force units; about 1,700 will begin service in the Navy. The remainder will be assigned to the Border Guard and Air Force units. Swedish‑speaking recruits will mostly start in the Uusimaa regiment. The largest reception units are the Pirkanmaa, Karelia, and Kainuu regiments. Conscription periods are 165, 255, or 347 days, with officer training and special duties requiring the longer term. Training covers basic military skills, shooting, and unit routines, and special roles such as intelligence or IT are available.
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