hävitti
A *hävittäjä* (Finnish for "destroyer") refers to a class of warships primarily designed for anti-surface warfare, though modern variants also perform air defense and anti-submarine missions. In Finnish naval terminology, the term is used to describe both historical and contemporary warship types that fulfill similar roles.
The Finnish Navy has a long history of employing destroyers, beginning with the acquisition of foreign-built
After the war, Finland focused on modernizing its fleet with domestically produced or licensed designs. The
Today, Finland’s naval doctrine emphasizes flexibility and adaptability rather than traditional destroyer operations. The modern Finnish
Finnish destroyers have historically been used for coastal defense, convoy escort, and anti-aircraft missions, reflecting the