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Finnish Navy

The Finnish Navy, known as "Merivoimat" in Finnish, is the naval branch of Finland's Defence Forces. Its primary role is to secure Finland's territorial integrity, especially its extensive coastline and numerous islands …

Active ships
2002025
Total ships
230
Global Navy Index
9.7/ 100
Global rank: #61 / 80
The score reflects a fleet of 0 light combatants and 26 minor vessels out of 200 active vessels, weighted by combat effectiveness.
How this score is calculated
Fleet Composition
  • Other ships 134 +17
  • Support ships 40
  • Mine Warfare ships 18
  • Amphibious ships 0 +9
  • Coastal boats 8
  • Corvettes 0 +4
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Full inventory in 2026

230 ships

Navy

Type Class Ship Name Hull Number Status Year
Amphibious ships
Transport vessel Kewatec Work 1920 — U501-U509
(9 ships) 		Ordered —
Coastal boats
Missile boat Hamina Hamina 80 Active 1998
Hamina Tornio 81 Active 2003
Hamina Hanko 82 Active 2005
Hamina Pori 83 Active 2006
Rauma Rauma 70 Active 1990
Rauma Raahe 71 Active 1991
Rauma Porvoo 72 Active 1992
Rauma Naantali 73 Active 1992
Corvettes
Corvette Pohjanmaa — —
(4 ships) 		Ordered —
Mine Warfare ships
Minelayer Hämeenmaa Hämeenmaa 2 Active 1992
Hämeenmaa Uusimaa 5 Active 1992
Mine countermeasure vessel Katanpää Katanpää 40 Active 2012
Katanpää Purunpää 41 Active 2013
Katanpää Vahterpää 42 Active 2016
Minesweeper Kiiski Kiiski 1 521 Active 1982
Kiiski Kiiski 3 523 Active 1982
Kiiski Kiiski 4 524 Active 1982
Kiiski Kiiski 5 525 Active 1982
Kiiski Kiiski 6 526 Active 1982
Kiiski Kiiski 7 527 Active 1982
Kuha Kuha 21 21 Active 1974
Kuha Kuha 23 23 Active 1974
Kuha Kuha 24 24 Active 1974
Kuha Kuha 26 26 Active 1974
Mine warfare vessel Pansio Pansio 90 Active 1991
Pansio Pyhäranta 92 Active 1992
Pansio Porkkala 91 Active 1992
Other ships
Cable layer — K410 K410 Active 2009
— K411 K411 Active 2010
Experimental craft — Isku 826 Active 1969
Pollution control vessel — Hylje 799 Active 1981
— Halli 899 Active 1986
— Louhi 999 Active 2011
Training ship Fabian Wrede Fabian Wrede 690 Active 2006
Fabian Wrede Wilhelm Carpelan 691 Active 2006
Fabian Wrede Axel von Fersen 692 Active 2006
Landing craft G class — G98-99, G101–G135
(37 ships) 		Active 2001
Training ship Heikki H1 681 Active —
Landing craft Jehu U-700 series U701–U712
(12 ships) 		Active 2014
Jurmo U-600 series U601–U638, U639-U655
(54 ships) 		Active 2000
Training ship Lokki Kajava 56 Active —
Landing craft Uisko U-200 series U210–U211
(2 ships) 		Active 1983
Uisko U-300 series U301–U317
(17 ships) 		Active 1983
Uisko U-400 series U400– Active 1983
Jurmo — U639-U655
(17 ships) 		Ordered —
Support ships
Command Askeri Askeri 241 Active —
Transport Hauki Havouri 133 Active 1979
Hauki Hakuni 731 Active 1979
Hauki Houtskär 836 Active 1979
Tugboat Haukipää Haukipää 731 Active 1985
Haukipää Kallanpää 831 Active 1986
Transport Hila Hila 237 Active —
Hila Haruna 238 Active —
Hila Hästö 739 Active —
Hila Högsåra 830 Active —
Kampela Kampela 3 877 Active 1979
L100 — L101–106 L108–113
(12 ships) 		Active 1985
Lohi Lohm 752 Active —
Command Syöksy Jymy 511 Active —
Syöksy Raju 512 Active —
Syöksy Syöksy 531 Active —
Syöksy Vinha 541 Active —
Träskö Träskö 792 Active —
Transport Utö Utö U501 Active 2022
Utö — U502 Active 2022
Utö — U503 Active 2022
Utö — U504 Active 2022
Utö — U505 Active 2022
Utö — U506 Active 2022
Utö — U507 Active 2022
Utö — U508 Active 2022
Utö — U509 Active 2022
Valas Vaarlahti 722 Active 1979
Valas Vänö 723 Active 1979

Overview

The Finnish Navy, known as "Merivoimat" in Finnish, is the naval branch of Finland's Defence Forces. Its primary role is to secure Finland's territorial integrity, especially its extensive coastline and numerous islands in the Baltic Sea. Given Finland's geopolitical situation and its proximity to Russia, the navy places a strong emphasis on coastal defense, anti-submarine warfare, and mine countermeasures. Finland is not a NATO member but has increasingly participated in cooperative exercises and agreements with NATO and EU nations.

One of the Finnish Navy's most distinctive features is its focus on shallow-water and littoral warfare, reflecting the unique maritime geography of the region, including the archipelago and the Gulf of Finland. The navy operates a variety of ships and crafts tailored for these environments. The surface fleet consists mainly of fast attack missile boats, mine countermeasure vessels, and patrol boats. The Hamina-class fast attack craft are one of the navy’s technological highlights, equipped with advanced sensors, anti-ship missiles, and torpedoes.

Minesweeping and mine-laying capabilities hold a significant role in the Finnish Navy's strategy. Given the confined and shallow waters of the Baltic Sea, mines can be highly effective in controlling sea lanes and harbors. As a result, the navy operates a fleet of specialized mine warfare vessels and is in the process of acquiring new capabilities in this area.

The Finnish Navy also has an air component, the Finnish Naval Aviation, which includes a variety of helicopters and drones for reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue operations. However, the air component is relatively modest in size.

A key initiative for the Finnish Navy is the ongoing Squadron 2020 project, aimed at replacing several aging vessels with four new multi-role corvettes. These ships are expected to be equipped with anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns, thus providing a significant boost to Finland's naval capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ships does Finland's navy have?
Finnish Navy operates 200 active naval vessels. Including reserve and training ships, the total fleet size is 230 vessels.
How does Finland's navy rank globally?
Finnish Navy ranks #61 out of 80 navies worldwide based on the Global Navy Index, which measures overall naval capability considering fleet composition and combat effectiveness.
Does Finland have submarines?
No, Finnish Navy does not currently operate submarines. The fleet focuses on surface vessels for coastal defense and patrol missions.
Does Finland have aircraft carriers?
No, Finnish Navy does not currently operate aircraft carriers. Power projection relies on other surface combatants and land-based naval aviation.
What is the Navy Index of Finland?
Finland has a Navy Index score of 9.7 out of 100. This composite score measures overall naval capability, with capital ships (carriers, cruisers) weighted highest, followed by major combatants (destroyers, submarines, frigates), and light combatants.
What types of ships does Finland's navy operate?
Finnish Navy operates a diverse fleet including 151 other ships, 40 support ships, 18 mine warfare ships, 9 amphibious ships. The fleet composition reflects the country's maritime defense priorities and strategic requirements.
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Latest Data Updates
  1. JUL 242026 Updated Category updated across 6 entries
  2. APR 152026 Updated Katanpää linked to its equipment page
  3. JAN 142026 Updated Jurmo: status updated; Kewatec Work 1920: status updated; Pohjanmaa: status updated