On May 21, 2025, the first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy was launched at Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard as part of the Squadron 2020 programme. The launch followed technical preparations initiated earlier that month, during which the vessel’s completed hull was transferred along a heavy transport ramp onto a modified submersible barge, moved to the harbour, submerged, and towed to a dry dock for further work, including mast installation. This marks the first time a vessel in the programme has entered the water. Representatives from the Finnish Defence Forces, the Finnish Navy, the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Institute, Saab, Lloyd’s Register, and RMC staff were present during the launch, which reflects the collaborative framework of the project. Read full naval news at this link ...
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| The Pohjanmaa-class corvettes are the largest surface combatants built for the Finnish Navy since the coastal defence ships Ilmarinen and Väinämöinen in the 1930s. (Picture source: RMC) |
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