Damen Shipyards and Saab have agreed to export the superior expeditionary C-71 submarines, which have been developed for the Royal Netherlands Navy to interchange the present Walrus class.
The settlement doubles the long-term prospect of employment and revenue for the Netherlands Naval Cluster with the substitute of the Walrus submarines by Saab-Damen.
Saab and Damen have been working collectively since 2015 to construct, modernize, and preserve the brand new expeditionary submarine for the Royal Netherlands Navy.
The 2 firms have now additionally agreed to supply their superior expeditionary submarines to Canada, which is seeking to change their diesel-electric submarines.
The expeditionary submarine is predicated on the profitable, confirmed, and future-proof design of the A26 submarines.
It incorporates the most recent capabilities and applied sciences, whereas the modular design permits room for customizability in addition to new applied sciences as they develop, guaranteeing relevance for many years to come back, in keeping with the businesses.
For this new expeditionary design, Saab is working intently with Damen Shipyards and a variety of Dutch suppliers, with the help of the UK.
