Earlier in December 2025, the Norwegian government announced plans to acquire two additional 212CD submarines on top of the four already ordered. The proposal is awaiting formal approval by the Norwegian parliament, the Stortinget.
“Following these orders, Norway and Germany will together operate a fleet of 12 modern submarines equipped with the industry’s most advanced combat system,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. “Submarines are an important strategic capability, helping to deter potential adversaries and strengthen the defense of national interests.”
The contract was signed with kta naval systems, a company established to develop combat systems for non-nuclear submarines and to develop, produce and maintain combat systems for submarines from TKMS. Kta naval systems is a joint venture between TKMS, its Naval Electronic Systems business unit ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
