Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era

15th July 2026 – 14:02 GMT | by Harry McNeil in London, UK Finland’s naval industrial base is expanding as NATO membership, Baltic Sea security concerns and proximity to Russia push shipbuilders and equipment makers to capture new roles. Finland has been drawing on its geographic positioning, its full membership of NATO and a hardening security environmentContinue reading “Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era”

USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), center, conduct maneuvering exercises with Finnish navy ships in the Baltic Sea.

BALTIC SEA (May 16, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), center, the Finnish navy Hämeenmaa-class Minelayer FNS Hämeenmaa (02), left, and Hamina-class missile boat FNS Tornio (PTG 81) conduct maneuvering exercises in the Baltic Sea, May 16, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the KearsargeAmphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is on aContinue reading “USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), center, conduct maneuvering exercises with Finnish navy ships in the Baltic Sea.”