Pohjanmaa Class Corvette (Squadron 2020)

Overview

Finland's most ambitious naval construction programme — four multi-role corvettes designed for ice-strengthened operations in the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. The Pohjanmaa class represents a generational leap for Finnish Navy capability. Displacement of approximately 3,900 tonnes with length of 114 metres — significantly larger than previous Finnish surface combatants. Features Finnish 1A Super ice class strengthening enabling year-round operations in 1-metre ice, comprehensive stealth shaping and signature reduction, MBDA Sea Ceptor vertical launch system (VLS) providing area air defence (25+ km range), Gabriel V anti-ship missiles (200+ km range), 57mm Bofors naval gun, anti-submarine torpedoes, towed-array sonar, comprehensive electronic warfare suite, accommodations for NH90 or equivalent helicopter, and modern combat management system. Propulsion via CODAD (diesel-electric) providing 28+ knot speed. The corvettes will serve as flagships for Finnish naval task groups, providing air defence umbrella, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and command-and-control for smaller missile boats. Construction began 2019 with first vessel (Pohjanmaa) launching 2024 for sea trials, commissioning expected 2025-2026. Four vessels planned.

Technical Specifications

Operators

• Finland

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