NATO Ally Boosts North Atlantic Deterrence with New Submarines
Norway’s government has proposed adding two more submarines to the country’s submarine program, bringing the total number of new boats to six. The additional submarines, to be built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, will significantly strengthen NATO’s ability to maintain control in the North Atlantic and the High North, according to Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik. The program aims to replace the current Ula-class submarines with a modern class that provides greater endurance and operational flexibility. The Norwegian government also proposed allocating $1.87 billion to equip the army with long-range precision strike systems. This was first reported by Breaking Defense.