Telematiikkayksikkö

Telematiikkayksikkö is a subunit of the Finnish Defence Forces responsible for operating and maintaining the country's telecommunications systems. The unit is specialized in providing communication support to the armed forces during various military operations and peacetime activities.

Telematiikkayksikkö operates under the Finnish Defence Forces' Logistic Command and is headquartered in Pori, Finland. The unit's main tasks include installing and operating various communication systems, such as satellite communications, microwave links, and tactical data networks. It also provides training and support services to other military units and civilian organizations involved in emergency response and disaster relief efforts.

In peacetime, Telematiikkayksikkö is involved in the development and implementation of new communication technologies, as well as providing technical assistance to other organizations, such as the Finnish Border Guard and Finnish Emergency Response Service. The unit also participates in international cooperation and joint exercises with other countries' forces.

Telematiikkayksikkö has been involved in several significant international military operations, including the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and the European Union's mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The unit has also provided communication support to various humanitarian aid missions, such as those in tsunami-affected areas of Indonesia and Thailand.

Throughout its operations, Telematiikkayksikkö is committed to ensuring reliable and secure communication systems for the Finnish Defence Forces.