# Finland launches third Pohjanmaa-class corvette

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- Published: 2026-11-03
- Type: News · Section: Maritime · Country: finland
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- Primary source: https://rmcfinland.fi/three-multi-purpose-corvettes-of-pohjanmaa-class-in-fleet-of-four-have-now-been-launched/
- Tags: finnish navy, pohjanmaa-class, rmc defence, rauma marine constructions, squadron 2020, saab, finland

> The third Pohjanmaa-class corvette for the Finnish Navy was launched at the Rauma shipyard, bringing the total number of vessels afloat to three while construction of the fourth continues, with all four due for completion by 2029. The corvettes built under Finland's Squadron 2020 programme will replace seven older vessels.

**The third of four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes being built for the Finnish Navy was launched at the Rauma shipyard on 29 October. Three vessels are now afloat, while construction of the fourth is underway. All four are scheduled for completion by 2029, followed by phased commissioning.**

According to a ⁠[press release](https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/1948673/third-pohjanmaa-class-corvette-launched-in-rauma-three-vessels-now-in-the-water) from the Finnish Navy, the launch marks the beginning of the next construction and outfitting phase for the third vessel.

The corvettes are being built by RMC Defence, a subsidiary of Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), under Finland’s Squadron 2020 programme. Designed for year-round operations in the Baltic Sea, the vessels will form a central part of the Finnish Navy’s future capabilities.

In a ⁠separate [statement](https://rmcfinland.fi/three-multi-purpose-corvettes-of-pohjanmaa-class-in-fleet-of-four-have-now-been-launched/), RMC confirmed that the first two corvettes are undergoing outfitting, while the keel of the fourth vessel was laid in August. Outfitting of the third corvette will now begin.

RMC also reports that experience gained from constructing the earlier vessels has improved production efficiency. Saab is involved in the programme as the supplier of weapon systems.

The latest launch follows two milestones previously covered by NDS. The ⁠[second corvette was launched in May](https://nordicdefencesector.com/en/article/second-corvette-of-the-pohjanmaa-class-launched-in-rauma), while the ⁠[keel of the fourth and final vessel was laid in August](https://nordicdefencesector.com/en/article/fourth-pohjanmaa-class-corvette-has-had-its-keel-laid).

The four corvettes are intended to replace seven older Finnish Navy vessels. Their planned capabilities include mine warfare, anti-submarine operations and protection of maritime transport routes.

## FAQ

**When was the third Pohjanmaa-class corvette launched and when will all four be completed?**

The third Pohjanmaa-class corvette was launched at the Rauma shipyard on 29 October. Three vessels are now afloat, with construction of the fourth underway since its keel was laid in August. All four corvettes are scheduled for completion by 2029, followed by phased commissioning. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-03.

**What capabilities will the Pohjanmaa-class corvettes provide for the Finnish Navy?**

The four corvettes are intended to replace seven older Finnish Navy vessels, performing mine warfare, anti-submarine operations and protection of maritime transport routes. Designed for year-round operations in the Baltic Sea, they will form a central part of the Finnish Navy's future capabilities under the Squadron 2020 programme. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-03.

**Which companies are building the Pohjanmaa-class corvettes and supplying their weapon systems?**

The corvettes are being built by RMC Defence, a subsidiary of Rauma Marine Constructions, under Finland's Squadron 2020 programme. Saab is involved as the supplier of weapon systems, while RMC reports that experience from earlier vessels has improved production efficiency during construction. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-03.

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