Pohjanmaa-class to strengthen Finland's defence capability

 The Pohjanmaa-class corvettes ensure that the Navy will be able to carry out its statutory defense tasks in the future and control the sea and archipelago areas that are important for its operations.  The vessels will be equipped with versatile capabilities, enabling them to operate in a variety of conditions and tasks, including long-term operations. The corvettes are suitable for use in maritime operations throughout the year, for example:

- repelling maritime attacks,
- laying sea mines,
- underwater warfare, and
- protecting maritime connections.

Progress of construction

In 2026, all four corvettes will already be under construction. The Navy will commission the corvettes in stages between 2027 and 2029.

#1 Construction of the first ship began in October 2023, and it was launched in May 2025. Outfitting of the ship continues at the Rauma shipyard.

#2 Construction of the second ship began in October 2024. Its keel was laid in May 2025.

#3 Construction of the third ship began in August 2025.

#4 Construction of the fourth ship began in January 2026.

The corvettes will be built by Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) and its subsidiary RMC Defence. The vessels have been ordered by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command. All corvettes will be in service with the Navy in 2029 and will remain in service until the 2050s.