Finnish Army’s Training Methods Criticised as Outdated Amid Drone Warfare and AI Threats

The Finnish Defence Forces’ approach to conscript training has come under sharp criticism from anonymous military officers, who argue that outdated combat methods, insufficient drone integration, and a failure to address emerging AI-driven warfare leave troops ill-prepared for modern battlefields. The concerns, raised in a Helsingin Sanomat (HS) report, highlight systemic challenges in adapting to the realities of drone surveillance, dispersed combat tactics, and the growing role of autonomous systems.