Conscript Training: New Instructions Issued on Protecting Against Drones

Finland's Defense Forces have launched a new drone defense training program for conscripts this summer, aiming to update military education based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

An updated version of the "Soldier's Handbook" has been distributed to all new conscripts, providing instructions on how to protect against and counter drone threats. This new version of the handbook was distributed in July to recruits beginning their service.

However, a Finnish soldier who participated in combat in Ukraine has criticized the new instructions, deeming them insufficient and outdated. The Defense Forces stated their goal is to modernize conscript training by incorporating insights from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The "Soldier's Handbook" is a key resource for conscripts, and its updated content reflects the evolving nature of modern warfare, particularly the significant role drones have played in recent conflicts.