On January 14, 2026, the Finnish Navy began construction of the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette at the Rauma shipyard, while the keel of the third vessel was laid on the same day. With all four Squadron 2020 ships now under construction, the program has entered its full-rate production phase following earlier starts in 2023 and 2024. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Described as the Finnish Navy’s largest surface combatants since the coastal defence ships Ilmarinen and Väinämöinen in the 1930s, each Pohjanmaa-class corvette measures 117 m in length, with a beam of 16.5 m and a 5 m draught. (Picture source: Finnish Navy) |