Finland has found itself facing a situation where its entire fleet needs to be replaced or upgraded. Undaunted, they have grasped the situation with both hands. Worth noting that their vessels were of similar vintage to many of our P20s, being built in the 70s and 80s. The main difference though is that instead of replacing their Large minelayer and smaller Guided missile patrol boats, instead they have decided to replace the 7 varied vessels with 4 Multi Role Corvettes. Construction is due to start in 2019 and ost somewhere in the region of €1.2bn.
Then again, they are a former Russian colony, at a time when russia is again stretching its muscles towards its smaller neighbours. Their plans do not mention this fact however, as Finland seeks to maintain its neutrality.
Combine this with an unrelated desire to replace their F/A-18s with Multi Role fighters by 2020.
Then again, they are a former Russian colony, at a time when russia is again stretching its muscles towards its smaller neighbours. Their plans do not mention this fact however, as Finland seeks to maintain its neutrality.
Combine this with an unrelated desire to replace their F/A-18s with Multi Role fighters by 2020.
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