About the Agency

The Defence Resources Agency (KRA) was established on August 1, 2005, when four government agencies under the Ministry of Defence ceased operations: the Northern Defence Department, Southern Defence Department, Western Defence Department, and Northeastern Defence Department.

What does the KRA do?

  1. Fulfilling military service obligations
  2. Shaping and implementing personnel policy
  3. Recruitment
  4. Career planning and training
  5. Management of service relationships
  6. Organizing national defense education
Vision: National defense is an honor, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute.

Our mission

We value people in national defense:

  • Increase societal support for defenders
  • Create user-centered solutions for fulfilling military service obligations
  • Find, retain, and develop dedicated and competent individuals
  • Provide effective personnel services tailored to client needs
  • Ensure the staffing of the national reserve army

Our goals

  • People are aware of various opportunities to contribute to national defense
  • Fulfillment of military service is a natural part of a person’s life cycle
  • Dedicated and competent people work in national defense, with ensured diverse career and development opportunities
  • Personnel services are modern and sustainable, supporting the strategic goals of the administrative field
  • The state reserve army is staffed with appropriately trained individuals

Our values

Inspiring (employee)

We highly value the initiative of service members and encourage each other in achieving goals.

  • We push boundaries, embracing openness to innovations and innovative approaches.
  • We demonstrate proactiveness and flexibility in finding new solutions.
  • We are supportive and empathetic towards our clients, partners, and employees alike.

Smart (organization)

We act smartly and creatively, finding effective solutions.

  • We develop user-centered services based on client needs.
  • We respond quickly to problems and operate efficiently.
  • We work towards a common goal, taking risks when necessary and daring to take responsibility.

Empowering (society)

We strengthen society’s willingness to defend and contribute to national defense.

  • We foster a positive attitude towards national defense and defenders.
  • We serve as role models in contributing to national defense and engaging with citizens.
  • We provide support and information to help find opportunities for contributing to national defense.