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Norway Expands Submarine Program with Two Additional Boats

December 9, 2025

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Key Takeaways

Norway's government proposes adding two more submarines to the program.
The additional subs will bring the total program cost to $9.69 billion.
The new submarines will enhance NATO's control in the North Atlantic.
Norway also allocates $1.87 billion for long-range precision strike systems.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate Norway's growing concern about regional security threats. The investment in submarines and long-range precision strike systems suggests a shift in Nordic defense priorities, which could strengthen NATO's overall deterrence in the North Atlantic and may set a precedent for future defense spending in the region.

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What Happened

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.

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