Finnish Defence Forces will commence conscription service for the 2/26 cohort on Monday, July 6, 2026. About 12,500 new conscripts will be received by the Army, Navy and Air Force units, with roughly 9,700 entering Army units, 1,700 Navy units and 800 Air Force units; the remaining conscripts will join Border Guard units. The Defence Forces are updating the conscript training program. The “Training 2026” curriculum will be piloted in summer 2026 and fully implemented in 2027. The new program emphasizes combat training, lessons from the Ukraine conflict, NATO participation, and enhanced airborne training. A revised General Service Rule (YLPALVO) will promote equality and prohibit harassment. Legislative changes clarify service options for Åland men, gender‑affirming persons and women’s voluntary service, and a fall 2026 call‑in information day will raise awareness.
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