Finnish Army Launches Major Exercise in Central Finland

From March 2 to 6, the Finnish Army will carry out the Mighty Stone 26 exercise in Central Finland, as announced by the Army. This training activity involves Defence Forces personnel and civilian authorities operating together in urban environments throughout the region. Military units and their equipment will be present and visible in multiple towns during the five-day period. The exercise is coordinated by the Armoured Brigade and centers on local defense operations. Its main objective is to enhance the combined capacity of the Finnish Defence Forces and regional organizations to safeguard critical societal functions in emergency situations. The drill is designed to refine practical collaboration among various government agencies working on the ground. Mighty Stone 26 emphasizes civil-military coordination as a key component of Finland’s national defense framework. The exercise is limited geographically to Central Finland and supports wider national security objectives that focus on strengthening local-level resilience. The official announcement does not provide further information about exact municipalities involved or specific civilian agencies taking part beyond what has already been stated. No other details regarding the scale, number of participants, or types of equipment deployed have been released by the authorities.