UK Defence Attaché in Finland

This is the Official Twitter account of the UK's Defence Attaché at the British Embassy @UKinFinland in #Finland.

[UK Defence Attaché in Sweden @UKDefenceSweden]

After only 821 days in #NATO 💪🏻, transfer of the Norrbotten Regiment (I19) marks the alliances 9th FLF protecting its eastern flank. With 🇬🇧 Officers in 🇸🇪 and 🇫🇮 supporting planning and development 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ is proud to have played a small role in this historic achievement.

[Ruotuväki @Ruotuvaki]

Suurlähettiläs Laura Davies on tyytyväinen Suomen ja Iso-Britannian väliseen sotilaalliseen kumppanuuteen, joka ei rajoitu pelkästään Nato-jäsenyyteen.

Puolustuksellinen yhteistyö aloitettiin jo vuonna 2017, kun Suomi liittyi osaksi Iso-Britannian johtamaa JEF-yhteistyötä.

[Puolustusvoimat @Puolustusvoimat]

Puolustusvoimain lippujuhlan päivän valtakunnallinen paraati järjestetään torstaina 4. kesäkuuta merellisessä Raaseporissa.

Paraatin järjestävät Merivoimat ja Uudenmaan prikaati yhteistyössä Raaseporin kaupungin kanssa.

Tapahtumiin on vapaa pääsy.

[UK Defence Attaché in Finland @UKDefenceFin]

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[UK Defence Attaché in Finland @UKDefenceFin]

Joint Expeditionary Force HQ begins planning for Lion Protector as UK doubles Arctic commitment https://t.co/GBzlCoO9EL

[Maavoimat @Maavoimat]

Rovajärvellä #ColdResponse2026 -harjoituksessa syöksytään tänään kohti ensimmäisiä taisteluja. Taisteluissa on tulessa yli 7500 sotilasta Suomesta ja useista liittolaismaista 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇺🇸🇬🇧

Tuli ja liike on taattu, kun myös reserviläiset päästetään irti!

#ArcticSentry

[UK Defence Attaché in Finland @UKDefenceFin]

Maintaining the security of Finland's borders in the land, sea and air is a 24/7 job. It was a honour to be hosted by the Finnish Coastguard at their HQ and witness the impressive range of capabilities that ensure Finland's borders remain safe and secure in all circumstances.🇬🇧🇫🇮

[UK Defence Attaché in Finland @UKDefenceFin]

It was a pleasure to host the Windracers team at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Helsinki yesterday. Their ULTRA 2 aircraft is a powerful example of how the UK continues to lead in the development of cutting‑edge autonomous technology. 🛩️🇬🇧🇫🇮

[Laura Davies @FCDOLauraDavies]

As uncertainty grows, so does the price of peace. Yesterday, MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli and UK Defence Staff Chief Sir Richard Knighton delivered speeches warning of the threat posed by Russia. Read my latest article: https://t.co/653DBG3f5U via @LinkedIn

[UK Defence Attaché in Finland @UKDefenceFin]

Rainy weather wasn’t going to stop the Defence Section in Helsinki from standing alongside our Finnish Defence Forces friends in Kouvola to honour to Finland’s Independence Day! 💪🇫🇮🇬🇧

[Maavoimat @Maavoimat]

UK’s Starstreak missiles in action for the first time in Finland! The live-fire phase of the Air Defence Exercise #MalletStrike225 has begun with a bang. Training together improves air defence interoperability and cooperation with allies. #StrongerTogether

[Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD]

This morning at the Cenotaph, we paused with the nation to remember.

In silence, we honoured those who gave their lives for peace and freedom.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten and lives on through those who serve today.

We will remember them.

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

The launch of the 2025 #PoppyAppeal has been marked in Downing Street🌹

Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed collectors and veterans outside Number 10 and made his donation in support of the Armed Forces community

[Laura Davies @FCDOLauraDavies]

Britannia investoi kymmeniä miljardeja kasvushankkeisiin: se uusi strategia avaa mahdollisuuksia suomalaisyrityksille 👇

https://t.co/Lujgc6jeUE

[Karjalan lennosto @KarjalanLsto]

Iso-Britannian Suomen suurlähettiläs Laura Davies vieraili Karjalan lennostossa tänään. Suurlähettiläs on perehtymässä Suomen kokonaisturvallisuuden malliin ja Kuopioon suuntautuneeseen vierailuun yhdistyi myös Karjalan lennostoon tutustuminen. #karlsto #ilmavoimat @UKinFinland

[Sandhurst Trust @RMASTrust]

A packed first week for Officer Cadets of CC 253 From tours & chapel to marching drills, 291 cadets (incl. first-ever from Finland & France) begin their journey. Follow for updates as they train as Gallipoli, Somme & Ypres Companies. #CC253

[UK in Finland 🇬🇧🇫🇮 @ukinfinland]

🇬🇧🇫🇮 At #DSEI2025, the UK officially joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme—strengthening defence ties with Finland and partners. A new bilateral MoU on defence materiel also opens doors for deeper cooperation and joint ventures 👇

[UK in Finland 🇬🇧🇫🇮 @ukinfinland]

Strengthening 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇮 defence ties. The UK and Finland have signed a new memorandum of understanding on defence materials, paving the way for cooperation in areas such as procurement and research.

[UK in Finland 🇬🇧🇫🇮 @ukinfinland]

Great news – the UK is joining the Finland-led Common Armoured Vehicle System programme. This will further strengthen the excellent defence cooperation between 🇫🇮 🇬🇧 and 🇱🇻🇸🇪🇩🇪🇩🇰🇳🇴.
@DefenceHQ @UKinLatvia @UKinSweden @UKinGermany @UKinDenmark @UKinNorway @UKNATO

[UK in Finland 🇬🇧🇫🇮 @ukinfinland]

Did you know that @citylordmayor has the 🇫🇮 word “Sisu” on his coat of arms?
This is probably the first time in a thousand years of British heraldry that someone has chosen a Finnish motto.
We had the honour of hosting the Lord Mayor in Finland in June.