French Armed Forces commander, General Fabien Mandon, will visit Finland on 1–2 June 2026, hosted by Finnish Defence Forces commander, General Janne Jaakkola. The visit will focus on advancing defense cooperation, joint exercises, and operations. Program includes speeches by the generals, a visit to the Border Guard Agency, and the Hybrid Centre. Recent years have seen a shift toward joint training and operations in Finland, with French land forces participating in the Cold Response exercise in spring 2026 and the Northern Star exercise through late May. Finnish soldiers have served in the French‑led FCR battalion in Lebanon since 2017. In 2023, Finnish peacekeepers were among the first to attend France’s National Day parade in Paris, highlighting their expertise and long‑term collaboration.
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