Squadron 2020 program

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The Squadron 2020 program is the Finnish Navy’s major modernization initiative to build a new fleet of multi-role Pohjanmaa-class corvettes to replace aging surface combatants and enhance Finland’s maritime defense capabilities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf defence procurement program
naval modernization program
allianceContext NATO partner interoperability prior to Finland’s accession
supports Finland’s role as NATO member after accession
country Finland
customer Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command
designFeature anti-air warfare capability
anti-submarine warfare capability
anti-surface warfare capability
command and control capability
ice-capable hull
mine-laying capability
multi-role combat capability
year-round Baltic Sea operations
includes Pohjanmaa (corvette)
surface form: Pohjanmaa-class corvette
leadShip Ostrobothnia
surface form: Pohjanmaa
leadShipClass Pohjanmaa (corvette)
surface form: Pohjanmaa-class corvette
mission national territorial defence
protection of sea lines of communication
sea control
sea denial
support to other Finnish Defence Forces branches
numberOfPlannedVessels 4
operator Finnish Navy
partOf Finnish Defence Forces
primaryEnvironment Baltic Sea
purpose enhance Finland’s maritime defence capabilities
modernize Finnish Navy surface fleet
replace aging surface combatants
region Northern Europe
replaces Hamina-class missile boat
Hämeenmaa-class minelayer
Rauma-class fast attack craft unit
surface form: Rauma-class fast attack craft
status under construction
strategicImportance central to renewal of Finnish Navy surface combatant fleet
key element of Finnish maritime defence
timeframe 2020s
vesselType multi-role corvette

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Pohjanmaa-class corvette (under construction) partOfProgram Squadron 2020 program
subject surface form: Pohjanmaa-class corvette