Scandinavia

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Germany and Ulstein Verft in Norway have agreed to work together on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s next frigate programme. Norway’s 2024 Fleet Plan outlines the acquisition of five or potentially six frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates. Potential candidates include the British Type 26, German F127, American […]

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen class.  “The new frigates represent the largest acquisition planned for the Norwegian Armed Forces in the coming years,” […]