Finnish Military Power

The Finnish Defence Forces are responsible for the defence of Finland. Finland is the only non-NATO EU country bordering Russia. Finland’s official policy states that a wartime military strength of 230,000 personnel constitutes a sufficient deterrent. The army consists of a highly mobile field army backed up by local defence units. The army defends the national territory and its military strategy employs the use of the heavily forested terrain and numerous lakes to wear down an aggressor, instead of attempting to hold the attacking army on the frontier. Finland’s defence budget equals approximately 2.8 billion euros or 1.3 percent of GDP. The voluntary overseas service is highly popular and troops serve around the world in UN, NATO and EU missions. Homeland defence willingness against a superior enemy is at 76%, one of the highest rates in Europe. Music: Endcore Music - Hate on this