UK Defence Attaché in Finland

Joint Expeditionary Force HQ begins planning for Lion Protector as UK doubles Arctic commitment jefnations.org/2026/03/20/joi…

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

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.🇬🇧🇫🇮

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. 🛩️🇬🇧🇫🇮

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: linkedin.com/pulse/we-head-… via @LinkedIn

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! 💪🇫🇮🇬🇧

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

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.

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

Britannia investoi kymmeniä miljardeja kasvushankkeisiin: se uusi strategia avaa mahdollisuuksia suomalaisyrityksille 👇 kauppalehti.fi/uutiset/a/7599…

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

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

🇬🇧🇫🇮 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 👇

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.

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

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.

🇬🇧 is fully committed to supporting 🇫🇮 and 🇸🇪 security and the security of NATO’s Eastern Flank. Proud to be part of NATO’s FLF in Finland. Looking forward to building on our strong and growing partnership in support of NATO’s collective defence. #WeAreNATO

🇬🇧 on täysin sitoutunut Naton itärajan turvallisuuteen. Olemme ylpeä olla osa FLF:ää Suomessa! #48dafffa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">defmin.fi/ajankohtaista/…

Four nations, flying as one. This is Exercise Atlantic Trident 2025. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷🇫🇮 Projecting power, precision and partnership the RAF with @HQUSAFEAFAF, @Armee_de_lair and @FinnishAirForce train together to be ready to #FlyAndFight. 💪 #WeAreNATO #StrengthThroughPeace

On 21 May, our Chairman, Lord de Mauley, visited Lapland for #NorthernStrike125. Thank you to @FCDOLauraDavies and @UKDefenceFin for the warm welcome. Great to see how highly Finland values its defence ties with the UK, and to witness this important partnership in action