Finland’s military defence includes:

• Safeguarding the population’s living conditions and fundamental rights and the freedom of action of the state leadership, as well as defending the legal order of society
• Military preparedness, in order to control land, water and airspace and to safeguard territorial integrity
• Ensuring the unhindered development of capabilities, including planning and procurement
• The provision of military training, the directing of voluntary national defence training and promotion of the will to defend the country

The support for other authorities includes (a) executive assistance to maintain public order and security, prevent and interrupt terrorist offences and otherwise safeguard society, (b) participation in rescue operations by making available the necessary equipment, personnel and expert services. A common form of mission is the clearance of explosives.

The provision of international aid and other international activities including, for example:

• Providing assistance to other NATO countries under the NATO Treaty (Washington Treaty)
• Assistance under Article 222 or Article 42(7) of the Treaty of the EU (Treaty of Lisbon)
• Providing assistance under bilateral agreements.