Rauma Shipyard Launches Third Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette for the Finnish Navy

Rauma Marine Constructions launched the Finnish Navy's third Pohjanmaa-class corvette at Rauma on October 29, placing three of four planned Squadron 2020 ships in the water. The new vessel now moves into outfitting while work continues on the earlier hulls and the fourth ship remains under construction. The class is planned to combine surface warfare, anti-submarine defense, air defense and mine-laying in a multirole combatant suited to Baltic conditions. Finland aims to complete all four ships by 2029, with commissioning in phases; launching the third hull does not mean it has entered active naval service.