Finland presents Jehu-class ships
The Finnish Navy displayed one of its new Jehu-class combat/landing ships in Keisarinluoto Quay in the South Harbour of Helsinki on 9 July for the first time as part of anniversary celebrations for the Finnish Navy.
The navy took delivery of the first three Jehu-class vessels in June. A total of 12 Jehu-class vessels are on order from Marine Alutech.
The multipurpose Jehu class - or U-700 class ship - can be used in coastal areas, archipelagos and high seas. They are designed for troop transportation, escort, and sea surveillance missions; and landing, battle and battle support and medical and evacuation operations.
The vessels have a large-scale transport capacity and effective countermeasure systems, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and ballistic systems. They also have a remote weapon station to connect to several weapon types.
More from Naval Warfare
-
HMS Agamemnon: details of the dive and what the Astute-class signifies for the UK Royal Navy
As HMS Agamemnon moves closer towards joining the UK’s in-service submarine fleet, how does the sixth Astute-class fit into the Royal Navy’s defence strategy?
-
French Navy frigates to align with Hellenic Navy after Aster missile enhancement
The FDI frigates will have an enhanced warfare capability that matches the configuration of ships ordered by Greece.
-
Khabarovsk submarine launch reflects Russia’s nuclear modernisation progress
The nuclear-powered vessel, which could carry the Poseidon autonomous torpedo – dubbed the “doomsday missile” – marks another step forward in Russia’s maritime defence push.
-
Anduril Australia shows first Ghost Shark for RAN at factory opening
The new underwater vehicle has been described as an “important deterrent” thanks to its ability to operate undetected for extended periods of time.