About the Research Agency
About the Defence Research Agency
The Director of the Finnish Defence Research Agency has overall responsibility for the agency. He is assisted by the Research Director and the Chief of Headquarters. The Research Director is responsible for the research activities of the agency and the Chief of Headquarters for administration and security. The Headquarters are located in Ylöjärvi and the Research Planning Unit in Riihimäki.
Concepts and Doctrine Division
Concepts and Doctrine Division supports the defence long term capability planning by research and experimentation. The primary task of the division is to create reliable analysis of the strategic environment, as it may affect future military operations. Division also supports concept and doctrine development by thorough analysis and validation with emphasis on joint operating perspective.