Norway announced plans to acquire two additional 212CD submarines, adding to the four already ordered, pending approval by its parliament. Once complete, Norway and Germany will operate a combined fleet of 12 advanced submarines equipped with cutting-edge combat systems. The contract involves Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and KTA Naval Systems, a joint venture with TKMS and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, responsible for developing, producing, and maintaining the submarines’ non-nuclear combat systems. Kongsberg writes:
The contract has a total value of NOK 3.5 billion.
Earlier in December 2025, the Norwegian government announced plans to acquire two more 212CD submarines, in addition to the four that have already been ordered. The proposal is awaiting formal approval by the Norwegian parliament (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. Submarines are an important strategic capability, helping to deter potential adversaries and strengthen the defense of national interests,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
KONGSBERG signed the contract with kta naval systems, which was 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 Defense & Aerospace.
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