maanpuolustusjärjestelmän
Maanpuolustusjärjestelmä refers to the integrated system of forces, equipment and doctrine used by a state to defend its territory against ground attacks. The concept emerged in the early twentieth century, particularly after World War I when static defensive lines such as the Western Front highlighted the need for coordinated ground defenses. Modern maanpuolustusjärjestelmä typically includes infantry units, artillery, armored vehicles, air defense assets, logistics support and intelligence-gathering capabilities. Coordination is achieved through a command structure that integrates ground, air and cyber elements to provide layered protection against enemy advances.
Increased automation and precision-guided munitions have transformed traditional ground defense. Nations now employ networked sensors, unmanned
Several countries maintain dedicated ground defense doctrines. For example, Sweden’s "Panserförsvar" emphasizes self‑sufficiency in armored units