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Applying for cyber conscript training Applying for cyber conscript training happens through the special forces application process before the start of one’s military service. The application period for the cyber conscript training starting in July...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/cyber
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Publications The Military Aviation Authority Finland issues military aviation regulations, advisories and notices. The regulatory publications translated into English are highlighted and linked in the table below. Military aviation regulations Ide...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/publications
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Travel while on leave You are entitled to travel free of charge in Finland while going on and returning from leave. This form of free-of charge travel also covers entering into service and mustering out, being transferred to home care and any assi...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/travel-while-on-leave
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Divers As a diver you undergo versatile training in the special operations forces of the Finnish Navy. This course for FDF divers aims at recruiting fit and motivated students. No previous diving proficiency is required. Each year sees through app...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/divers
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Other forms of service and being exempted from military service It is possible to fulfil the liability for military service in armed service or unarmed service in the Finnish Defence Forces or in non-military (civil) service. Unarmed service If re...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/other-forms-of-service-and-being-exempted-from-military-service
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Long-term development is the key to sustained air defence capability Maintenance and enhancement of the nation's air defence is among the primary tasks of the Finnish Air Force. This requires the continuous development of air defence capabilities ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/development-of-finlands-air-defence-capability
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Refresher training exercises Refresher training exercises sustain the capability of wartime troops and the national defence skills of reservists. A person liable for military service who is part of the reserve can be ordered to attend a refresher ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/refresher-training-exercises
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For the first time in a brigade-level unit You will receive a service order either at the call ups or in the mail with details on when and in which brigade-level unit you must enter into service. You can use the VR (Finnish Rail) barcode attached ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/for-the-first-time-in-a-brigade-level-unit
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Women talk about their service This site contains links and sources where you can listen to women talk about their experiences of military service. Listen to their stories and use the chance to get some practical tips on how to prepare for service...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/service-experiences
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Air Force is the backbone of Finland's air defence The Finnish Air Force is responsible for Finland's air defence and air operations. As its secondary mission, the service supports other authorities and participates in crisis management. The Air F...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/about-us
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Entailing activities that provide support to Finland’s national defence, voluntary national defence aims to strengthen people’s will to defend the country and enhance the survivability of both authorities and citizens alike in varying security situations.https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/voluntary-national-defence
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10.12.2021 | Försvarsmakten rekommenderar att vacciner tas, men kräver inte EU:s covidintyg från rekryter som inleder tjänstgöringen. Försvarsmakten förbereder sig för att vaccinera alla beväringar mot coronaviruset och influensaviruset från och med januari 2022.https://ilmavoimat.fi/sv/web/intti/-/forsvarsmakten-uppmanar-rekryter-att-vaccinera-sig-mojligt-att-fa-vaccin-ocksa-i-borjan-av-tjansten
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Call-ups You become liable for call-up and thus liable for participating in the call-up event in the year you turn 18. The call-ups are organised annually from August to December. At the call-ups, you will receive information on the conscript serv...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/web/intti/call-ups
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Air Force Academy The primary mission of the Air Force Academy is to train conscripts and active duty personnel for air defense tasks. Read more Air Force Academy Air Force's Special Programmes Air Force You may get to be assigned to do the milita...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/air-force-academy
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Equipment of the Finnish Air Force The Air Force's main combat fleet consists of Boeing F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet multi role fighters. In addition to aircraft, air surveillance radars and a range of simulators are included in the service's invent...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/materiel1
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Ruska 21 air operations exercise on 4‒9 October 2021 Ruska 21 is the most significant exercise of the Finnish Air Force in 2021. The aim of the exercise is to sustain and develop the readiness of Finland’s air defence. All the Air Force units will...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/ruska21-en
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12.3.2020 | Fredagen den 13 mars 2020 har det gått 80 år sedan vinterkriget tog slut. Finlands och Sveriges flygvapen hedrar årsdagen med en gemensam överflygning i Uleåborg.https://ilmavoimat.fi/-/suomen-ja-ruotsin-ilmavoimien-yhteinen-ylilento-oulussa-13-maaliskuuta
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12.3.2020 | Fredagen den 13 mars 2020 har det gått 80 år sedan vinterkriget tog slut. Finlands och Sveriges flygvapen hedrar årsdagen med en gemensam överflygning i Uleåborg.https://ilmavoimat.fi/sv/-/suomen-ja-ruotsin-ilmavoimien-yhteinen-ylilento-oulussa-13-maaliskuuta
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10.11.2026–14.11.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing firing air defence weapons at Lohtaja firing range 10th November 2026 – 14th November 2026 at all times. The dangerous area extends and is bordered i...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=834a5fda-98ee-fbb8-3fce-3e6a1674ab90
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10.11.2026–14.11.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing firing air defence weapons at Lohtaja firing range 10th November 2026 – 14th November 2026 at all times. The dangerous area extends and is bordered i...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=834a5fda-98ee-fbb8-3fce-3e6a1674ab90
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Hanki 24 air operations exercise The Finnish Air Force will arrange the Hanki 24 air operations exercise from 26 February to 2 March 2024. Approximately 40 aircraft and 3,800 airmen will participate in the exercise. Hanki 24 will be the Air Force’...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/hanki24-en
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06.10.2026–09.10.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing air defence weapons at Lohtaja firing range from October 6 to October 9 2026 daily 08:00 to 24:00. The dangerous area extends and is bordered in the ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=6f346600-e7e9-98d8-539a-5d99d1bc60d8
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27.10.2026–31.10.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing firing infantry weapons in Lohtaja Vattajaniemi firing range on Oct 27 to Oct 31 2026 daily from 09:00 to 22:00. The danger area extends to the sea 6...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=3f896cec-eaf2-5a22-3d2b-a02afd06e40d
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27.10.2026–31.10.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing firing infantry weapons in Lohtaja Vattajaniemi firing range on Oct 27 to Oct 31 2026 daily from 09:00 to 22:00. The danger area extends to the sea 6...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=3f896cec-eaf2-5a22-3d2b-a02afd06e40d
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19.10.2026–24.10.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons, grenade launchers and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 19 Oct 2026 at 18:00-24:00 hours, on 20-23 Oct 2026 at all times...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=0576b80f-2c46-4373-dba5-10e2c94d0c35
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02.11.2026–06.11.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Patria will be firing infantry weapons in Vattajanniemi November 2.11.2026 – November 6.11.2026 daily between 08:00 -17:00 hours. Firing range will be closed from November 1st 12:00 am. u...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=957d3f8f-69b9-5d38-6230-3211c5443132
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Satakunta Air Wing Satakunta Air Wing, based at Tampere–Pirkkala, operates the full range of Finnish Air Force's aircraft. Read more Satakunta Air Wing About us Air Force 18.10.2021 The air wing supports air force combat capability by executing va...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/satakunta-air-wing
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28.09.2026–02.10.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Patria will be firing infantry weapons in Vattajanniemi September 28.9.2026 – October 2.10.2026 daily between 08:00 -17:00 hours. Firing range will be closed from September 25th 12:00 am....https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=d32ed9fd-a91b-1dfb-a3bf-0ceeb1159e95
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02.11.2026–06.11.2026 Vattajanniemi, Lohtaja Firings notice Patria will be firing infantry weapons in Vattajanniemi November 2.11.2026 – November 6.11.2026 daily between 08:00 -17:00 hours. Firing range will be closed from November 1st 12:00 am. u...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=957d3f8f-69b9-5d38-6230-3211c5443132
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Karelia Air Wing is in Continuous Readiness As an operational unit of the Air Force, Karelia Air Wing is in continuous readiness to exercise command and control of air operations. Its main operating base is at Rissala twenty kilometers north of Ku...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/karelia-air-command/about-us
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28.09.2026–05.10.2026 Rovajärvi, Kemijärvi, Suomi Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be exercising with infantry weapons in Rovajärvi firing range 28 SEP – 05 OCT 2026 at all times. The exercise causes noise. Training areas are 2,3,4, 5...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=3be0f193-b956-661c-3dff-a4f9cbf51482
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28.09.2026–05.10.2026 Rovajärvi, Kemijärvi, Suomi Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be exercising with infantry weapons in Rovajärvi firing range 28 SEP – 05 OCT 2026 at all times. The exercise causes noise. Training areas are 2,3,4, 5...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=3be0f193-b956-661c-3dff-a4f9cbf51482
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30.10.2026–07.11.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons, grenade launcers, field artillery weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 30 Oct 2026 at 16:00-24:00 hours, 30 Oct...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=b737ac72-80c7-f649-fcc1-0a5ad491ef40
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19.10.2026–22.10.2026 Kerttuvaara shooting range, Ivalo Firings notice Lapland Border Guard District will carry out shootings using infantry arms on Kerttuvaara shooting range in Inari municipality 19.10.-22.10.2026. Shooting range - lake Saarinei...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=b12b9f50-69d0-22bc-a764-0a900a3d7dfb
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26.10.2026–30.10.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 26 Oct 2026 at 18:00-24:00 hours, on 27-29 Oct 2026 at all times and on 30 Oct 2026...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=8e2dbd97-1147-b1cf-29be-42b72dd8581b
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22.10.2026–22.10.2026 Örö, Archipelago Sea Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with naval artillery in Örö firing areas 22 OCT 2026 between 08:00–16:00 hours. The danger area is bordered in the north by Trollön - Klovaskär, in the...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=c9c837f4-38ef-c3e2-144b-26a83ec662b8
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01.10.2026–02.10.2026 Pohjankangas, Niinisalo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and flares in Pohjankangas firing area 1st October 08:00 – 2nd Oc-tober 21:00 2026. The Danger Area is the whole Pohjankangas firin...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=88e6e550-6392-2708-ffbe-87ac5df89e0a
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28.09.2026–05.10.2026 Kyläjärvi, Sodankylä, Suomi Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be exercising infantry weapons in Kyläjärvi firing range 28 SEP – 05 OCT 2026 at all times. The exercise causes noise. Training area is the whole range...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=98bf6315-2a9e-744e-e8bd-4f3241970d79
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05.10.2026–09.10.2026 Helsinki: Käpylä, Maununneva, Malmi ja Kalasatama Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be exercising in Käpylä on 5.10.2026 at 17.00-02.00. In Maununneva on 6.10.2026 at 08.00-16.00. In Malmi on 8.10.2026 at 12.00-18...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=c8ec1f56-55be-1a42-43b1-94782eb4afcc
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05.10.2026–09.10.2026 Helsinki: Käpylä, Maununneva, Malmi ja Kalasatama Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be exercising in Käpylä on 5.10.2026 at 17.00-02.00. In Maununneva on 6.10.2026 at 08.00-16.00. In Malmi on 8.10.2026 at 12.00-18...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=c8ec1f56-55be-1a42-43b1-94782eb4afcc
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13.10.2026–17.10.2026 Vuosanka, Kuhmo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons and detonate explosives in the Vuosanka firing range on 13 Oct 2026 at 07:00-24:00 hours and on 14-17 Oct 2026 at all times. The Danger Are...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=f535d43d-de4f-327c-8dd4-053932cb3290
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05.10.2026–09.10.2026 Pohjankangas, Niinisalo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing firing artillery weapons, infantry weapons and flares in Pohjankangas firing area 5th October 2026 08:00 – 9th October 2026 21:00. The Danger Area i...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=696068b4-fc46-2cb9-056a-ba3b81e1421a
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28.09.2026–02.10.2026 Pohjankangas, Kankaanpää Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing artillery weapons in the Pohjankangas firing range 28th September - 2nd October 2026 daily at 08:00 - 17:00 hours. The Danger area is the whole Poh...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=b6f7818f-3f27-c82d-0e15-9c94a968c78b
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28.09.2026–02.10.2026 Syndalen, Hanko Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with infantry weapons and conducts explosions in area R83, Syndalen daily between 07:00 - 24:00 from 28th September to 2nd of October 2026. The danger area ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=6cfc45fb-c958-c360-2392-eb79913db94c
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28.09.2026–02.10.2026 Hätilä, Hämeenlinna Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry- and tank weapons in the Hätilä firing range on 28 September - 2 October 2026 daily at 08:00 - 24:00 hrs. The Danger Area is the whole Hätilä r...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=52060e8f-53e3-4aa3-8dd8-89a35a55d2dc
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28.09.2026–02.10.2026 Pohjankangas, Kankaanpää Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing artillery weapons in the Pohjankangas firing range 28th September - 2nd October 2026 daily at 08:00 - 17:00 hours. The Danger area is the whole Poh...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=b6f7818f-3f27-c82d-0e15-9c94a968c78b
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15.10.2026–15.10.2026 Kassunkuru, Kajaani Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing grenade launchers in the Kassunkuru firing range on 15 Oct 2026 at 08:00 - 20:00 hours. The Danger Area extends from Mustatie to the south between the r...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=1cbe5b04-e226-cebd-8416-a937c5982b2d
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05.10.2026–08.10.2026 Huovinrinne, Säkylä, Köyliö, Huittinen Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons in the Säkylä firing range on 5th October – 10th October 2026 daily at 08:00 – 24:00 and 00:00 – 03:00. The danger a...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=ed5537ed-8396-3717-a633-04a067160a58
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06.10.2026–08.10.2026 Pohjankangas, Kankaanpää Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing artillery weapons in the Pohjankangas firing range 6th - 8th October 2026 daily at 08:00 - 17:00 hours. The Danger area is the whole Pohjankangas f...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=bf957676-1b84-3768-6a57-63e1d4b5a57e
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05.10.2026–08.10.2026 Huovinrinne, Säkylä, Köyliö, Huittinen Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons in the Säkylä firing range on 5th October – 10th October 2026 daily at 08:00 – 24:00 and 00:00 – 03:00. The danger a...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=ed5537ed-8396-3717-a633-04a067160a58
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05.10.2026–09.10.2026 Pohjankangas, Niinisalo Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing firing artillery weapons, infantry weapons and flares in Pohjankangas firing area 5th October 2026 08:00 – 9th October 2026 21:00. The Danger Area i...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=696068b4-fc46-2cb9-056a-ba3b81e1421a
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Supporting air operations, research and development The air wing supports air force combat capability by executing various supporting air missions, undertaking research and development, and maintaining continued availability of air bases across so...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/satakunta-air-command/about-us
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28.09.2026–02.10.2026 Syndalen, Hanko Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with infantry weapons and conducts explosions in area R83, Syndalen daily between 07:00 - 24:00 from 28th September to 2nd of October 2026. The danger area ...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=6cfc45fb-c958-c360-2392-eb79913db94c
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01.10.2026–01.10.2026 Kassunkuru, Kajaani Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing grenade launchers in the Kassunkuru firing range on 1 Oct 2026 at 08:00 - 20:00 hours. The Danger Area extends from Mustatie to the south between the ra...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=6a3fefbd-0be7-d5cd-1335-067bc0b4c363
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15.10.2026–15.10.2026 Kassunkuru, Kajaani Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing grenade launchers in the Kassunkuru firing range on 15 Oct 2026 at 08:00 - 20:00 hours. The Danger Area extends from Mustatie to the south between the r...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=1cbe5b04-e226-cebd-8416-a937c5982b2d
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12.10.2026–16.10.2026 Huovinrinne, Säkylä, Köyliö, Huittinen Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry weapons in the Säkylä firing range on 12 Oct–16 Oct 2026 daily at 08:00–24:00. The danger area is the whole Huovinrinne firi...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice?annId=6b5bb3cd-4b31-aa4c-a45d-8e0f61fa7850
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06.10.2026–08.10.2026 Pohjankangas, Kankaanpää Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing artillery weapons in the Pohjankangas firing range 6th - 8th October 2026 daily at 08:00 - 17:00 hours. The Danger area is the whole Pohjankangas f...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=bf957676-1b84-3768-6a57-63e1d4b5a57e
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05.10.2026–10.10.2026 Syndalen, Hanko Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing with infantry weapons and flares and detonating explosives in area R83 Syndalen between 08:00 - 05:00 from 5th to 10th of October 2026. The danger area is t...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=254fbe87-8170-03ae-7065-b17152d659cd
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10.10.2026–10.10.2026 Pirkkala, Satakunnan lennoston ampumaradat Noise information Finnish Defence Forces will be firing Satakunnan lennoston ampumaradoilla Satakunnan lennoston komentajan eversti Markus Leivon myöntämällä poikkeusluvalla lauantai...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=62d0acea-4db7-c974-13a3-58e888fae7ae
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03.10.2026–09.10.2026 Pahkajärvi, Kouvola Firings notice Finnish Defence Forces will be firing artillery and infantry weapons in Pahkajärvi and Juurikonmaa firing range on 3 Oct 10:00 hrs - 9 Oct 2026 18:00 hrs at all times. The Danger Area is the...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/firings-and-noise/notice/?annId=a9cadcc7-73aa-e45f-bb9f-1dbbafbaa95b