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| Built range =
| Built range =
| In commission range =
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| Total ships planned = *'''Total: 10 to 15'''
| Total ships planned = *'''Total: 12 to 15'''
*Norway: 4 to 6 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/the-chief-of-norwegian-defence-advises-to-increase-number-of-type-212cd-submarines/ |title=Norwegian Defence Chief Advises Procuring More Type 212CD Subs|website=navalnews.com|date=8 June 2023 |access-date=18 April 2024}}</ref>
*Norway: 6 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/u212-cd-norwegen-soll-zwei-weitere-u-boote-bekommen/ |title=U212 CD – Norwegen soll zwei weitere U-Boote bekommen }}</ref>
*Germany: 6 to 9 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/german-navy-mulling-drone-heavy-force-structure-looking-towards-2035-and-beyond/ |title=German Navy Mulling Drone-Heavy Force Structure Looking Towards 2035 And Beyond|website=navalnews.com|date=10 March 2023 |access-date=18 April 2024}}</ref>
*Germany: 6 to 9 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/german-navy-mulling-drone-heavy-force-structure-looking-towards-2035-and-beyond/ |title=German Navy Mulling Drone-Heavy Force Structure Looking Towards 2035 And Beyond|website=navalnews.com|date=10 March 2023 |access-date=18 April 2024}}</ref>
| Total ships on order = *'''Total: 6''' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/tkms-to-build-six-type-212cd-submarines-for-german-and-norwegian-navies/ |title=TKMS To Build Six Type 212CD Submarines For German And Norwegian Navies|website=navalnews.com|date=8 July 2021 |access-date=18 April 2024}}</ref>
| Total ships on order = *'''Total: 8''' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/tkms-to-build-six-type-212cd-submarines-for-german-and-norwegian-navies/ |title=TKMS To Build Six Type 212CD Submarines For German And Norwegian Navies|website=navalnews.com|date=8 July 2021 |access-date=18 April 2024}}</ref>
*Germany: 2
*Germany: 2
*Norway: 4
*Norway: 6
| Total ships building = '''1'''
| Total ships building = '''1'''
| Total ships completed =
| Total ships completed =
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| Ship draught = {{cvt|7|m|ftin}}
| Ship draught = {{cvt|7|m|ftin}}
| Ship draft =
| Ship draft =
| Ship propulsion = *[[Air-independent propulsion#Fuel cells|AIP PEM fuel cells (HDW)]]
| Ship propulsion = *Lithium battery
*New 4th gen [[Air-independent propulsion#Fuel cells|AIP PEM fuel cells (HDW)]]
*Diesel engines: 2 {{ill|MTU 4000|de|MTU 4000}} <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.defence24.com/orka--the-german-way-will-the-polish-navy-submarines-be-built-in-szczecin |title=Orka – The German Way: Will the Polish Navy Submarines be Built in Szczecin? |website=defence24.com |date=1 February 2018 |access-date=30 September 2021 }}</ref>
*Diesel engines: 2 {{ill|MTU 4000|de|MTU 4000}} <ref>{{cite web
*Lithium battery
|url=https://www.defence24.com/orka--the-german-way-will-the-polish-navy-submarines-be-built-in-szczecin |title=Orka – The German Way: Will the Polish Navy Submarines be Built in Szczecin? |website=defence24.com |date=1 February 2018 |access-date=30 September 2021 }}</ref>
| Ship speed = > {{convert|20|kn|lk=in}}
| Ship speed = > {{convert|20|kn|lk=in}}
| Ship range =
| Ship range =
| Ship endurance =
| Ship endurance = 41 days
| Ship test depth =
| Ship test depth =
| Ship sensors = *'''Combat system''' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hensoldt.net/who-we-are/consortia-and-collaborations/u212-cd/ |title=Submarines U212 CD
| Ship sensors = *'''Combat system''' <ref name="hensoldt.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.hensoldt.net/who-we-are/consortia-and-collaborations/u212-cd/ |title=Submarines U212 CD Visual systems for Norway and Germany |publisher=hensoldt.com |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref>
Visual systems for Norway and Germany |publisher=hensoldt.com |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref>
**''ORCCA'' supplied by kta naval systems (consortium [[ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems|TKMS]], [[Atlas Elektronik]], [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]])
**''ORCCA'' supplied by kta naval systems (consortium [[ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems|TKMS]], [[Atlas Elektronik]], [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]])
*'''Optical sensors:''' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hensoldt.net/who-we-are/consortia-and-collaborations/u212-cd/ |title=Submarines U212 CD
*'''Optical sensors:''' <ref name="hensoldt.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.hensoldt.net/who-we-are/consortia-and-collaborations/u212-cd/ |title=Submarines U212 CD Visual systems for Norway and Germany |publisher=hensoldt.com |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref>
Visual systems for Norway and Germany |publisher=hensoldt.com |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref>
**[[Hensoldt]] ''OMS 150'' and ''OMS 300'' optronics masts
**[[Hensoldt]] ''OMS 150'' and ''OMS 300'' optronics masts
**[[Hensoldt]] ''i360°OS'' panoramic surveillance system
**[[Hensoldt]] ''i360°OS'' panoramic surveillance system
*'''Sonars:''' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/12/kongsberg-to-provide-sonar-and-navigation-systems-for-type-212cd-submarines// |title=Kongsberg To Provide Sonar And Navigation Systems For Type 212CD Submarines |publisher=navalnews.com |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Per Erlien Dalløkken |url=https://www.tu.no/artikler/212cd-skal-kunne-navigere-neddykket-i-ukevis-har-valgt-sensorer-til-nye-ubater/515677 |title=212CD skal kunne navigere neddykket i ukevis: Har valgt sensorer til nye ubåter |publisher=Tu.no |date= 7 December 2021|accessdate=2022-05-27}}</ref>
*'''Sonars:''' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/12/kongsberg-to-provide-sonar-and-navigation-systems-for-type-212cd-submarines// |title=Kongsberg To Provide Sonar And Navigation Systems For Type 212CD Submarines |date=7 December 2021 |publisher=navalnews.com |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Per Erlien Dalløkken |url=https://www.tu.no/artikler/212cd-skal-kunne-navigere-neddykket-i-ukevis-har-valgt-sensorer-til-nye-ubater/515677 |title=212CD skal kunne navigere neddykket i ukevis: Har valgt sensorer til nye ubåter |publisher=Tu.no |date= 7 December 2021|accessdate=2022-05-27}}</ref>
**Combat sonar suite: not defined yet
**Combat sonar suite: not defined yet
**Mine avoidance and navigation: [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]] ''SA9510S MkII''
**Mine avoidance and navigation: [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]] ''SA9510S MkII''
**Sea bed navigation: ''EM2040 Mil'' and ''EA640'' [[Echo sounding|echosounders]]
**Sea bed navigation: ''EM2040 Mil'' and ''EA640'' [[Echo sounding|echosounders]]
| Ship EW =
| Ship EW =
| Ship armament = *[[torpedo tube|Torpedo tubes]]: 4 × {{convert|533|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| Ship armament = *[[Torpedo tube]]s: 4 × {{convert|533|mm|in|abbr=on}}
*Heavy torpedo: [[DM2A4|DM2A4 Hake]]
*Heavy torpedo: [[DM2A4|DM2A4 Hake]]
*Missiles:
*Missiles:
**Anti-air / anti light vessel: [[IDAS (missile)|IDAS]]
**Anti-air / anti light vessel: [[IDAS (missile)|IDAS]]
**Under consideration: [[Naval Strike Missile|NSM-SL]] <ref>{{cite web|author=Harrison Kass |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/type-212cd-germany-and-norway-have-big-plans-new-submarine-207580 |title=Type 212CD: Germany and Norway Have Big Plans for a New Submarine |publisher=nationalinterest.org/ |date= 28 November 2023 |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref>
**Under consideration: [[Naval Strike Missile|NSM-SL]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Harrison Kass |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/type-212cd-germany-and-norway-have-big-plans-new-submarine-207580 |title=Type 212CD: Germany and Norway Have Big Plans for a New Submarine |publisher=nationalinterest.org/ |date= 28 November 2023 |accessdate=18 April 2024}}</ref>
| Ship notes =
| Ship notes =
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== Project history ==
== Project history ==
A €5.5 billion contract for development and procurement of the six submarines was placed with TKMS in July 2021<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-07-08|title=TKMS To Build Six Type 212CD Submarines For German And Norwegian Navies|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/tkms-to-build-six-type-212cd-submarines-for-german-and-norwegian-navies/|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Naval News|language=en-US}}</ref> after the German and Norwegian governments reached an agreement in principle in March.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vavasseur|first=Xavier|date=2021-03-23|title=Norway and Germany Reach Agreement on 212CD Submarine Contract|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/norway-and-germany-reach-agreement-on-212cd-submarine-contract/|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Naval News|language=en-US}}</ref> This followed an extensive period of negotiation between industry and the two governments which took place after Norway had, in 2017, decided on an extensive naval partnership with Germany and TKMS for their {{sclass|Ula|submarine|0}} replacement project.<ref>{{cite web|title=Norway Selects Germany & TKMS as Strategic Partner for Ula-class Submarine Replacement|url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2017/february-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4869-norway-selects-germany-tkms-as-strategic-partner-for-ula-class-submarine-replacement.html|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Navy Recognition|date=3 February 2017 |language=en-gb}}</ref> The ''Ula''-class submarines were also built by TKMS/[[Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft|HDW]].
A €5.5 billion contract for development and procurement of the six submarines was placed with TKMS on 8 July 2021<ref>[https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/organisation/ausruestung-baainbw/aktuelles/deutsch-norwegische-u-boote-und-seeziel-flugkoerper-5109534 Neue U-Boote und Seeziel-Flugkörper für die Marine], 9. July 2021, Retrieved on 26 April 2024 (german).</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2021-07-08|title=TKMS To Build Six Type 212CD Submarines For German And Norwegian Navies|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/tkms-to-build-six-type-212cd-submarines-for-german-and-norwegian-navies/|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Naval News|language=en-US}}</ref> after the German and Norwegian governments reached an agreement in principle in March.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vavasseur|first=Xavier|date=2021-03-23|title=Norway and Germany Reach Agreement on 212CD Submarine Contract|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/norway-and-germany-reach-agreement-on-212cd-submarine-contract/|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Naval News|language=en-US}}</ref> This followed an extensive period of negotiation between industry and the two governments which took place after Norway had, in 2017, decided on an extensive naval partnership with Germany and TKMS for their {{sclass|Ula|submarine|0}} replacement project.<ref>{{cite web|title=Norway Selects Germany & TKMS as Strategic Partner for Ula-class Submarine Replacement|url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2017/february-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4869-norway-selects-germany-tkms-as-strategic-partner-for-ula-class-submarine-replacement.html|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Navy Recognition|date=3 February 2017 |language=en-gb}}</ref> The ''Ula''-class submarines were also built by TKMS/[[Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft|HDW]].


In [[Kiel]], a German-Norwegian Building Program Office (BPO) is to be set up and tasked with representing the two states in matters of design, construction and acceptance. Management will alternate between a German and Norwegian representative, with a third of the staff being Norwegian.
In [[Kiel]], a German-Norwegian Building Program Office (BPO) is to be set up and tasked with representing the two states in matters of design, construction and acceptance. Management will alternate between a German and Norwegian representative, with a third of the staff being Norwegian.
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Afterwards, a Lifetime Management Program Office (LMPO) is to be established in [[Haakonsvern Naval Base]]. Management will also alternate, with a third of the staff being German. The office is to handle questions concerning maintenance and repairs of the submarines. Norway will establish maintenance facilities for both countries submarines.<ref name=":0" /> Construction of the first submarine started in September 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last=Richardson |first=Jack |date=2021-07-09 |title=TKMS Milestones Announced |url=https://euro-sd.com/2021/07/articles/exclusive/23404/tkms-milestones-announced/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=European Security & Defence |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dalløkken |first1=Per Erlien |title=Nå starter bygginga av ny ubåt – krever at Norge må ha flere enn fire |date=6 September 2023 |url=https://www.tu.no/artikler/na-starter-bygginga-av-ny-ubat-krever-at-norge-ma-ha-flere-enn-fire/536390?key=yMjXrvYl |publisher=Teknisk Ukeblad |access-date=8 September 2023 |language=Norwegian}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Byggingen av Norges nye ubåt er i gang |date=12 September 2023 |url=https://forsvaretsforum.no/bjorn-arild-gram-norge-tyskland/byggingen-av-norges-nye-ubat-er-i-gang/343819 |publisher=Forsvarets Forum |access-date=12 September 2023 |language=Norwegian}}</ref>
Afterwards, a Lifetime Management Program Office (LMPO) is to be established in [[Haakonsvern Naval Base]]. Management will also alternate, with a third of the staff being German. The office is to handle questions concerning maintenance and repairs of the submarines. Norway will establish maintenance facilities for both countries submarines.<ref name=":0" /> Construction of the first submarine started in September 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last=Richardson |first=Jack |date=2021-07-09 |title=TKMS Milestones Announced |url=https://euro-sd.com/2021/07/articles/exclusive/23404/tkms-milestones-announced/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=European Security & Defence |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dalløkken |first1=Per Erlien |title=Nå starter bygginga av ny ubåt – krever at Norge må ha flere enn fire |date=6 September 2023 |url=https://www.tu.no/artikler/na-starter-bygginga-av-ny-ubat-krever-at-norge-ma-ha-flere-enn-fire/536390?key=yMjXrvYl |publisher=Teknisk Ukeblad |access-date=8 September 2023 |language=Norwegian}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Byggingen av Norges nye ubåt er i gang |date=12 September 2023 |url=https://forsvaretsforum.no/bjorn-arild-gram-norge-tyskland/byggingen-av-norges-nye-ubat-er-i-gang/343819 |publisher=Forsvarets Forum |access-date=12 September 2023 |language=Norwegian}}</ref>


According to the Norwegian Armed Forces Long-Term Plan presented by the government on 5 April 2024, Norway will purchase a further submarine, with an option for one more in addition to the four submarines already ordered from Germany.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-norwegian-long-term-plan-on-defence-a-historic-plan/id3032878/ |title=New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: "A historic plan" }}</ref>
According to the Norwegian Armed Forces Long-Term Plan adopted by the Norwegian Parliament on June 4th 2024, Norway will purchase two more submarines in addition to the four submarines already ordered from Germany.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-norwegian-long-term-plan-on-defence-a-historic-plan/id3032878/ |title=New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: "A historic plan" |date=5 April 2024 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/politikk/i/alWPwA/historisk-enighet-om-forsvarssatsing-vil-bruke-1635-milliarder-kroner-paa-12-aar |title=Hele Stortinget enige om langtidsplanen for Forsvaret – pressekonferanse klokken 16.30 |date=4 June 2024 }}</ref>

Norwegian and German U212CD (Common Design) submarines are to be based together in Southern Norway. A Norwegian Ministry of Defence official told Janes on 7 June 2024 that a new base for the U212CD, including infrastructure, would be built at Haakonsvern, where Norway's current Ula-class submarines are already based. The new infrastructure will include pier, maintenance, and test facilities for the U212CD. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/norwegian-and-german-u212cd-submarines-to-be-based-together-in-norway |title=Norwegian and German U212CD submarines to be based together in Norway }}</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==List of boats==
==List of boats==
The submarines are being procured by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency ''Forsvarsmateriell'' (four submarines) and the German Armed Forces Procurement Agency ''BAAINBw'' (two submarines).
The submarines are being procured by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency ''Forsvarsmateriell'' (six submarines)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Myrseth |first=Silje Haugen |date=2024-06-04 |title=Enighet om en ny lang tidsplan for Forsvaret |url=https://www.nrk.no/norge/enighet-om-en-ny-lang-tidsplan-for-forsvaret-1.16911438 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=NRK |language=nb-NO}}</ref> and the German Armed Forces Procurement Agency ''BAAINBw'' (two submarines).


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| ''2029 (first in class)''<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2021/03/norways-new-subs-especially-designed-covert-shallow-water-operations|title = Norway's new subs especially designed for covert, shallow water operations |work=The Barents Observer |last=Nilsen |first=Thomas |date=24 March 2021 |access-date=30 September 2021}}</ref>
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|''2035 (sixth in class)''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/595f6354301a4d7b9d63ef1c8e486482/faf-2023-2030-engelsk-versjon.pdf|title=Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2023–2030 |access-date=2023-06-05|date=May 2023 |publisher=Norwegian Defence Ministry}}</ref>
|''2035 (sixth in class)''<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/595f6354301a4d7b9d63ef1c8e486482/faf-2023-2030-engelsk-versjon.pdf|title=Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2023–2030 |access-date=2023-06-05|date=May 2023 |publisher=Norwegian Defence Ministry}}</ref>
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''Italics'' indicate estimated date.
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==Weapons==
==Weapons==
The submarines will feature four tubes for [[DM2A4]] heavyweight torpedoes and Germany plans to fit the [[IDAS (missile)|IDAS]] [[Air Defense|air-defense]] missile to theirs.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
The submarines will feature four tubes for [[DM2A4]] heavyweight torpedoes and Germany plans to fit the [[IDAS (missile)|IDAS]] [[Air Defense|air-defense]] missile to theirs.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

== Operators ==

=== Future operators ===

;{{flag|Germany}} (2)
: 2 ships to be delivered in 2032<ref name="nn8july" /> and 2034.<ref name="nn8july" />

;{{flag|Norway}} (4 on order + 2 approved for order)
: In March 2021, he Norwegian Navy ordered 4 ships.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ceremony for the major submarine contracts between Norway and Germany |url=https://www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/press-detail-page/ceremony-for-the-major-submarine-contracts-between-norway-and-germany-163061 |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com |language=en}}</ref> The contract was signed in July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganta |first=Himaja |date=2021-07-09 |title=TKMS to build six Type 212CD submarines for Germany and Norway |url=https://www.naval-technology.com/news/tkms-to-build-six-type-212cd-submarines-for-germany-and-norway/ |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=Naval Technology |language=en-US}}</ref>
: In June 2023, the Norwegian Defence Chief recommended to increase the order to 6.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |title=Norway: Defence Chief recommends to order additional submarines - Defence Industry Europe |url=https://defence-industry.eu/norway-defence-chief-recommends-to-order-additional-submarines/ |access-date=2024-06-05 |language=en}}</ref> In June 2024, this purchase was approved by the parliament, and a contract is to be signed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-05 |title=U212 CD – Norwegen soll zwei weitere U-Boote bekommen |url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/u212-cd-norwegen-soll-zwei-weitere-u-boote-bekommen/ |access-date=2024-06-05 |language=de-DE}}</ref>
: The submarines are to be delivered from 2029 to 2035.<ref name=":1" />

=== Potential contracts ===

;{{flag|Canada}}
: Germany and Norway offered an Arctic protection partnership to Canada, which includes the Type 212 CD for Canada.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/deutschland-und-norwegen-schlagen-kanada-maritime-partnerschaft-vor/ | title=Deutschland und Norwegen schlagen Kanada maritime Partnerschaft vor | date=11 May 2024 }}</ref>

;{{flag|Germany}} (4 to 7 additional)
:According to the ''Zielbild Marine 2035+'' plan, the German will operate from 6 to 9 Type 212 CD, and it includes the successors to the [[Type 212A submarine|Type 212A]], which would mean 4 to 7 additional Type 212 CD to be built. <ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Luck |first=Alex |date=2023-03-10 |title=German Navy mulling drone-heavy force structure looking towards 2035 and beyond |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/german-navy-mulling-drone-heavy-force-structure-looking-towards-2035-and-beyond/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Failed bids ===
;{{flag|Netherlands}}
: The Type 212CD was in competition with the pair [[Saab Kockums]] / [[Damen Group|Damen]] with a [[Blekinge-class submarine|Blekinge]] derivative submarine and with Naval Group who proposed the [[Orka-class submarine|Orka-class]]. Naval Group won the competition in April 2024 and should build 4 ships if approved by the parliament. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Defensie |first=Ministerie van |date=2024-03-15 |title=Contract for new submarines provisionally awarded to Naval - News item - Defensie.nl |url=https://english.defensie.nl/latest/news/2024/03/15/contract-for-new-submarines-provisionally-awarded-to-naval |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=english.defensie.nl |language=nl-NL}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 06:42, 26 June 2024

Class overview
BuildersThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)
Operators
Preceded by
Planned
  • Total: 12 to 15
  • Norway: 6 [1]
  • Germany: 6 to 9 [2]
On order
  • Total: 8 [3]
  • Germany: 2
  • Norway: 6
Building1
General characteristics
TypeAttack submarine
Displacement2,500 t (2,500 long tons) surfaced, 2,800 t (2,800 long tons) submerged
Length73 m (239 ft 6 in)
Beam10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draught7 m (23 ft 0 in)
Propulsion
Speed> 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Endurance41 days
Sensors and
processing systems
Armament

The Type 212CD class (for Common Design) is a submarine class developed by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the Norwegian and German navies. The class is derived from the Type 212 submarine class,[9] but will be significantly larger than the 212 class.

Project history

A €5.5 billion contract for development and procurement of the six submarines was placed with TKMS on 8 July 2021[10][11] after the German and Norwegian governments reached an agreement in principle in March.[12] This followed an extensive period of negotiation between industry and the two governments which took place after Norway had, in 2017, decided on an extensive naval partnership with Germany and TKMS for their Ula-class replacement project.[13] The Ula-class submarines were also built by TKMS/HDW.

In Kiel, a German-Norwegian Building Program Office (BPO) is to be set up and tasked with representing the two states in matters of design, construction and acceptance. Management will alternate between a German and Norwegian representative, with a third of the staff being Norwegian.

Afterwards, a Lifetime Management Program Office (LMPO) is to be established in Haakonsvern Naval Base. Management will also alternate, with a third of the staff being German. The office is to handle questions concerning maintenance and repairs of the submarines. Norway will establish maintenance facilities for both countries submarines.[14] Construction of the first submarine started in September 2023.[15][16][17]

According to the Norwegian Armed Forces Long-Term Plan adopted by the Norwegian Parliament on June 4th 2024, Norway will purchase two more submarines in addition to the four submarines already ordered from Germany.[18] [19]

Norwegian and German U212CD (Common Design) submarines are to be based together in Southern Norway. A Norwegian Ministry of Defence official told Janes on 7 June 2024 that a new base for the U212CD, including infrastructure, would be built at Haakonsvern, where Norway's current Ula-class submarines are already based. The new infrastructure will include pier, maintenance, and test facilities for the U212CD. [20]

Characteristics

The submarines will be based on, but nearly twice the size of the current Type 212A class and features a new stealth design - the hull will be diamond-shaped to deflect emissions by the active sonars[21] common on modern anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ships.

Propulsion

Just like the Type 212A, the submarines will be fitted with a hydrogen fuel cell-based air-independent propulsion system, although they will receive two (MTU 4000 series) diesel engines instead of one. The overall endurance is to be increased as well.[14]

Command and control systems

A new combat system ("ORCCA") to be developed by kta naval systems, a joint venture between TKMS' naval electronics division Atlas Elektronik and Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg will be installed on the boats[22] and is claimed to allow the analysis of larger amounts of sensor data as well as to improve interoperability with allied forces. The first batch of German Type 212 submarines already uses the Kongsberg-developed MSI-90U Mk1+ combat system.

Sensors

Two optronics masts including sensors from Hensoldt (OMS 150 and OMS 300) will be used instead of the hull-penetrating periscope of the previous U212A class for search, surveillance and attack functions.[23][24] A Hensoldt panoramic surveillance system will be installed while Kongsberg will contribute the active SA9510S MKII Mine Avoidance and Navigation Sonar as well as echo sounders for navigation.[25]

List of boats

The submarines are being procured by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency Forsvarsmateriell (six submarines)[26] and the German Armed Forces Procurement Agency BAAINBw (two submarines).

Pennant
number 		Name Laid
down 		Launched Commissioned
 Deutsche Marine
S187 (ordered) U-37 Projected 2032 (third in class)[27]
S188 (ordered) U-38 Projected 2034 (fifth in class)[27]
 Royal Norwegian Navy
TBC (under construction; steel cut) 2029 (first in class)[28]
TBC (ordered) 2031 (second in class)
TBC (ordered) 2033 (fourth in class)
TBC (ordered) 2035 (sixth in class)[29]
TBC (ordered)
TBC (ordered)

Italics indicate estimated date.

Weapons

The submarines will feature four tubes for DM2A4 heavyweight torpedoes and Germany plans to fit the IDAS air-defense missile to theirs.[citation needed]

Operators

Future operators

 Germany (2)
2 ships to be delivered in 2032[27] and 2034.[27]
 Norway (4 on order + 2 approved for order)
In March 2021, he Norwegian Navy ordered 4 ships.[30] The contract was signed in July 2021.[31]
In June 2023, the Norwegian Defence Chief recommended to increase the order to 6.[32] In June 2024, this purchase was approved by the parliament, and a contract is to be signed.[33]
The submarines are to be delivered from 2029 to 2035.[28]

Potential contracts

 Canada
Germany and Norway offered an Arctic protection partnership to Canada, which includes the Type 212 CD for Canada.[34]
 Germany (4 to 7 additional)
According to the Zielbild Marine 2035+ plan, the German will operate from 6 to 9 Type 212 CD, and it includes the successors to the Type 212A, which would mean 4 to 7 additional Type 212 CD to be built. [35]

Failed bids

 Netherlands
The Type 212CD was in competition with the pair Saab Kockums / Damen with a Blekinge derivative submarine and with Naval Group who proposed the Orka-class. Naval Group won the competition in April 2024 and should build 4 ships if approved by the parliament. [36]

See also

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