Saab is providing 4 Expeditionary Submarines to switch the Netherlands’ Walrus class
Supported by Sweden and the U.Ok., Saab has at present submitted its proposal for the substitute of the Netherlands’ present Walrus-class submarines. Saab says its proposed 4 superior Expeditionary Submarines are being supplied in cooperation with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group.
The Walrus-class submarine substitute program has been lengthy within the works however reached a milestone final yr when the Netherlands Ministry of Defense issued an RFQ for four boats to three builders: Naval Group, Saab Kockums and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The ministry stated then: “One of the award criteria is the participation of Dutch businesses in the development, construction and maintenance of important systems of the boat. In addition, the MOD desires as much Dutch involvement as possible to strengthen the country’s technological and industrial base.”
Saab and Damen introduced their plan to develop the Expeditionary Submarine again in 2018, saying they had been creating probably the most trendy Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) submarines on this planet,
Saab stated at present that its supplied resolution relies on a profitable, confirmed and future-proof design that can incorporate the most recent capabilities and applied sciences, whereas its actually modular design will permit for brand new applied sciences as they evolve to make sure relevance for a few years to return.
Saab and Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group have cooperated since 2015 and the supply to construct submarines to switch the Dutch Walrus-class is described as a balanced cooperation between the Netherlands and Sweden.
“The outstanding capabilities of the Expeditionary Submarine C718 meets and exceeds the Dutch needs and requirements long-term,” says Mats Wicksell, senior vp and head of Saab’s enterprise space Kockums. “Our offer constitutes a substantial contribution to the operational capability of the Dutch Defense Forces. Cooperation with local industry throughout the program secures strategic autonomy for the Netherlands. These are Dutch submarines for the Royal Netherlands Navy.”
As a part of the Walrus-class substitute proposal, Saab says it’s providing a confirmed and built-in weapon launching system and among the best sensor-systems on this planet. Saab’s modern design options signature options to attenuate detection by lively sonars, all mixed in an undetectable and very succesful submarine.
Once delivered, it says, the submarines might be totally maintainable by the Royal Netherlands Navy together with upgrades all through their lifespans.
Sweden, by means of Saab’s enterprise space Kockums, has an extended custom in producing world class submarines. Four nations are at present working submarines and submarine know-how designed by Saab’s enterprise space Kockums: Sweden, Australia, Japan and Singapore.
