TKMS has secured an extended order from the Norwegian government for two additional Type 212CD submarines.
The latest order increases the number of submarines that are planned for the Royal Norwegian Navy from four to six.
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The Royal Norwegian Navy’s fleet expansion aligns with its strategy to enhance maritime defence capabilities.
In December 2024, the German federal government had placed an order for four more Type 212CD submarines, raising their total to six.
This joint procurement effort between Germany and Norway has now reached its maximum planned capacity of 12 submarines.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard said: “With this strategically important and now growing project, we are making a decisive contribution to strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities and the relationship between the two countries.
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The Type 212CD submarines offer advanced features such as improved situational awareness and enhanced connectivity with allied forces, catering to the operational demands of Nato, including missions in the Arctic region.
The collaborative approach benefits both German and Norwegian industries through shared research, training, crew, logistics, and maintenance, ultimately reducing costs and increasing value.
The next phase of this collaborative programme may see its extension to Canada, with the potential inclusion of up to 12 submarines.
TKMS, together with its German and Norwegian counterparts, is actively participating in the competitive bidding process to secure this expansion.
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In June 2025, TKMS signed a 10-year contract valued at more than €800m ($937m) for the modernisation of the German Navy’s six Type 212A submarines.
