The keel of the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette was laid at Rauma shipyard on August 4, 2026, marking a traditional milestone in the ship’s construction. The ceremony symbolized the start of assembly for the vessel, designed for year-round operations in the Baltic Sea’s varying conditions. The ship will replace seven aging naval vessels, enhancing Finland’s maritime defense capabilities. RMC and its subsidiary RMC Defence Oy are building four such corvettes, with two already launched and one in assembly. The new ships feature mine warfare, anti-submarine, and long-term presence capabilities. Merivoimien esikuntapäällikkö Janne Huusko emphasized the importance of skilled personnel in realizing the vessels’ operational effectiveness. The project aims to strengthen Finland’s naval readiness in a changing security environment.
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