ARMsukupolvet

ARMsukupolvet is a term used in Nordic-language discourse to describe a generational cohort defined by its attitudes toward arms, defense policy, and related technologies. The word combines ARM with sukukupolvet, a form of the Finnish word sukupolvi meaning generations, signaling a label that ties together technological and security perspectives across a generation.

Origins and use of the concept are primarily found in speculative fiction and contemporary analyses that explore how younger people imagine security, arms control, and the ethical implications of military technology. It is not a formal organization or movement, but a conceptual lens for examining shifting values and policy preferences among younger voters, scholars, and activists.

Core characteristics attributed to ARMsukupolvet include a critical stance toward arms races and proliferations of weapon systems, a preference for treaty-based and transparent defense policies, and strong concern for civilian protection and human rights in the development of autonomous weapons and advanced surveillance capabilities. Proponents emphasize responsible innovation, international cooperation, and public accountability in defense spending, research, and deployment. Social and digital activism within this cohort often centers on precautionary approaches to new technologies and emphasis on civilian-led security priorities.

Critics argue that labeling a generation risks oversimplification and may obscure diverse viewpoints within different Nordic countries or socioeconomic groups. Nevertheless, ARMsukupolvet serves as a conversational heuristic for analyzing how younger generations conceptualize arms control, military ethics, and the future of security policy.