What should Finland buy for its navy during the interwar period if funding were unlimited?
Short answerSubmarines, destroyers, torpedo boats, improved coastal-defence ships, and a strong land-based naval air arm suited to Baltic operations.
NotesThe proposed Finnish fleet is built for Baltic operations. British-designed submarines suited to those waters lead the list, followed by destroyers and torpedo boats. Modern coastal-defence ships with slightly larger guns are also recommended. The naval air arm would include torpedo bombers, dive bombers, minelayers and fighters. Even with unrestricted funding, those regional requirements guide the purchases.