Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), a Finnish shipyard, is currently engaged in constructing four multi-role corvettes for the Finnish Defence Forces as part of the Laivue 2020 project. The company's CEO, Mika Nieminen, highlights the critical nature of corporate security, particularly against a backdrop of increasing cyber threats. He acknowledges that the warships they construct can be of interest to potential adversaries, making the protection of strategic information and materials paramount.

RMC has recently completed a multifunctional hall designed to facilitate the production of classified components and processes shielded from outsiders. Despite stringent rules banning photography in various locations within the shipyard, the prevalence of smartphones has led to unauthorized photo taking. Nieminen states that the company has had to address this issue multiple times, underscoring the delicate balance between necessary transparency in operations and the imperative of maintaining operational security.

As cyberattacks escalate globally, Nieminen’s comments resonate with the wider concerns within the defense industry, where security measures are constantly tested. RMC’s proactive stance on addressing both physical and digital security threats reflects their commitment to safeguarding sensitive military information, while also ensuring that they can meet the demands of their international projects, such as the recent order from the U.S. Coast Guard for two icebreakers. This focus on security not only has implications for RMC's operations but also for broader military readiness and cooperation between nations in defense procurement.