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Norway And Germany Jointly Buying Submarines And Naval Strike Missiles

Thursday, July 8th, 2021

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Norway And Germany Jointly Buying Submarines And Naval Strike Missiles

An HDW Class 212A diesel-electric submarine, the basis for the new 212 Common Design submarines ordered by Norway and Germany. (Photo: Thyssenkrupp)

Norway and Germany announced an agreement on July 8 to jointly procure new submarines and Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs), seeking lower costs and allowing for longer term cooperation between both countries’ militaries. The deal covers six new Thyssenkrupp 212 Common Design (CD)-class diesel-electric submarines for Norway and two for Germany. The first vessel will be bound for Norway and is scheduled to start construction in 2023 and be delivered in 2029. The two German boats are expected to be delivered…

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