Engineering:Type 212CD submarine

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Short description: Norwegian and German submarine
Class overview
BuildersTKMS, Kiel and Wismar[1][2]
Operators
Preceded by
Planned
  • Total: 24 to 27
    • Norway: 6[3]
    • Germany: 6 to 9[4]
    • Canada: 12[5]
On order
Building2
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General characteristics
TypeAttack submarine
Displacement2,500 t (2,500 long tons)[11] surfaced, 2,800 t (2,800 long tons) submerged
Length73 m (239 ft 6 in)
Beam10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draught7 m (23 ft 0 in)
Propulsion
Speed> 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Endurance41 days
Complement27-30
Sensors &
processing systems
  • Combat system:[13]
    • ORCCA supplied by kta naval systems (consortium TKMS, Atlas Elektronik, Kongsberg)
  • Sonars: [14][15]
    • Combat sonar suite: not defined yet
    • Mine avoidance and navigation: Kongsberg SA9510S MkII
    • Sea bed navigation: EM2040 Mil and EA640 echosounders
  • Optical sensors: [16]
    • Hensoldt OMS 150 and OMS 300 optronics masts
    • Hensoldt i360°OS panoramic surveillance system
  • Radar: [17]
    • Indra Sistemas navigation radar
Electronic warfare
& decoys		Indra Sistemas digital EW systems [17]
Armament
  • Up to 14 torpedoes, missiles and drones
  • Torpedoes:
    • 6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
    • CHWT (Common Heavy Weight Torpedo), a successor to the DM2A4 Hake heavy torpedoes, also known as DM2A5[18][19]
    • Seaspider anti-torpedo torpedo [20]
  • Missiles:
  • Unmanned underwater vehicle:
    • IAI BlueWhale potentially[18]
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The Type 212CD class (for Common Design) is a submarine class developed by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the Norwegian and German navies. The class is derived from the Type 212A submarine,[24] but will be significantly larger than the 212A class.

Project history

A €5.5 billion contract for development and procurement of the six submarines was placed with TKMS on 8 July 2021[25][26] after the German and Norwegian governments reached an agreement in principle in March.[27] This followed an extensive period of negotiation between industry and the two governments which took place after Norway had, in 2017, decided on an extensive naval partnership with Germany and TKMS for their Ula-class replacement project.[28] The Ula-class submarines were also built by TKMS/HDW.

Afterwards, a Lifetime Management Program Office (LMPO) is to be established in Haakonsvern Naval Base. Management will also alternate, with a third of the staff being German. The office is to handle questions concerning maintenance and repairs of the submarines. Norway will establish maintenance facilities for both countries submarines.[29] Construction of the first submarine started in September 2023.[30][31][32]

According to the Norwegian Armed Forces Long-Term Plan adopted by the Norwegian Parliament on June 4, 2024, Norway will purchase two more submarines in addition to the four submarines already ordered from Germany.[33][34]

Norwegian and German U212CD (Common Design) submarines are to be based together in Southern Norway. A Norwegian Ministry of Defence official told Janes on 7 June 2024 that a new base for the U212CD, including infrastructure, would be built at Haakonsvern, where Norway's current Ula-class submarines are already based. The new infrastructure will include pier, maintenance, and test facilities for the U212CD.[35]

Canada selection

Canada selected TKMS to build its new submarines in July 2026,[36] joining a trilateral strategic NATO partnership with Germany and Norway.[37] Up to 12 submarines are planned, with at least 5 to be delivered by 2036, including some that were initially planned for the German Navy.

The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) was initiated in the 2020s to replace the Victoria class submarines. In 2023, the Royal Canadian Navy listed 15 requirements on which the contenders would be evaluated. In 2024, a formal request for information was launched.[38]

Canada approached the following manufacturers which offered the following submarines:

Canada short-listed the Type 212CD and the Jang Yeongsil in August 2025.[39] Germany and South Korea started to implement an industrial, technical and capabilities competition to earn the contract.[40][41][42]

Submarine design

The submarines will be based on, but nearly twice the size of the current Type 212A class and features a new stealth design—the hull will be diamond-shaped to reduce its signature on enemy active sonars.[43][44]

Critical design review

In August 2024, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence announced having completed the design review of the Type 212CD programme.[45] As a result of completing the Critical Design Review (CDR), the production of the submarines will be intensified.[46][47]

Propulsion

Just like the Type 212A, the submarines will be fitted with a hydrogen fuel cell-based air-independent propulsion system, although they will receive two (MTU 4000 series) diesel engines instead of one. The overall endurance is to be increased as well.[29]

Command and control systems

The first batch of German Type 212A uses the MSI-90U Mk 2 CMS combat system which was developed by Kongsberg.[48]

A new combat system ("ORCCA") to be developed by kta naval systems, a joint venture between TKMS' naval electronics division Atlas Elektronik and Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg will be installed on the boats[49] and is claimed to allow the analysis of larger amounts of sensor data as well as to improve interoperability with allied forces. The contract was signed in December 2025 (NOK 3.5 billion / €291.8 million).[13]

The ORCCA system is a multidomain system, it can fuse data from other sensors in the air or at the surface.[50]

Sensors

Two photonics masts including sensors from Hensoldt (OMS 150 and OMS 300) will be used instead of the hull-penetrating periscope of the previous U212A class for search, surveillance and attack functions.[51][52] A Hensoldt panoramic surveillance system will be installed while Kongsberg will contribute the active SA9510S MKII Mine Avoidance and Navigation Sonar as well as echo sounders for navigation.[53]

Weapons

The submarines will feature 6 standard torpedo tubes (533 mm (21.0 in)). They are designed to deploy several types of weapons. In terms of torpedoes, a new generation of heavyweight torpedoes is in development DM2A5 (aka CHWT),[54] and an anti-torpedo torpedo is in development, known as the Seaspider.[20] In terms of missiles, it is likely that anti-ship missiles will be launched from the submarine (NSM-SL,[55] 3SM Tyrfing[56][57]). And an anti-air and anti light vessel missile is in development, derived from the IRIS-T missile, the IDAS.[20]

Underwater drones are planned to be deployed from the Type 212CD. One candidate is the IAI BlueWhale.[18]

Construction

The submarines will be built at TKMS's shipyards in Kiel and Wismar.[58] Following Canada's selection of the Type 212CD, TKMS CEO stated that earlier investments in TKMS's shipyards at Kiel and Wismar provided sufficient production capacity to deliver submarines for Germany, Norway, Canada and future export customers.[59]

Suppliers

 Germany
TKMS, Hensoldt and Atlas Elektronik are some of the main participants to the program.
 Norway
Kongsberg is participating in the project with production of some of the combat system equipment, sonars and other electronic equipment.[13]
 Canada
Prior to the selection by Canada, several agreements were signed with the Canadian industry to localise the production. It includes:
  • Seaspan ULC signed a teaming agreement with TKMS to get a sovereign capability for the sustainment and through-life support of naval ships.[60]
  • Magellan Aerospace signed an agreement for the production of heavy torpedoes and their maintenance, and participates in the development and production of anti-torpedo torpedoes.[61][62]
  • Strategic Teaming Agreement signed with EllisDon related to long-term infrastructure to support the CPSP.[63]
  • TKMS signed agreements related to indigenous Canadians developments with:[64]
    • Songhees Development Corporation, Des Nedhe Group Defence and Glooscap Ventures, Inuit Development Corporation Association
Following the selection of the Type 212CD, TKMS announced that the following companies and industries would join the programme.
  • Canadian steel industry to supply non-magnetic steel[65]
  • CAE Inc. will supply simulators[65]

List of boats

Name No. Order in class Status Contract Laid down Launched Comm. Notes
 Deutsche Marine
(6 ordered + 3 planned)
U-37 S187 3rd Under contract[66] 30 August 2021[66] started[67] – 2031[66] –
U-38 S188 5th – – 2034[66]
U-39 S189 – Under contract[6] 19 December 2024 [6] – – – –
U-40 S190 – – – –
U-41 S191 – – – –
U-42 S192 – – – –
TBA TBA – Up to 3 additional expected [68] – – – – As part of the Zielbild der Marine ab 2035 (Vision for the Navy 2035), Germany plans to have a total of 6 to 9 Type 212 CD, therefore 3 additional submarines might be ordered.[68]
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
 Royal Norwegian Navy
(6 ordered)
TBA TBA 1st Under construction[69][70] 30 August 2021[66] 12 September 2023[69] 2027[71] 2029[66]
TBA TBA 2nd 2024 – 2030
TBA TBA 4th Under contract[66] – – 2033
TBA TBA 6th – – 2035[72]
TBA TBA – Under contract[73] 30 January 2026[73] – – –
TBA TBA – – –
 Royal Canadian Navy
(12 planned)
TBA TBA – Selected and in exclusive contract negotiation – – – – Contracts to be finalised by the end of 2027, with four submarines delivered by 2034.[74][75]
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – Additional planned – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
TBA TBA – – – – –
  Planned commissioning
  Ships planned

Operators

Future operators

 Germany (6)
2 boats to be delivered in 2032[76] and 2034.[76]
In December 2024, the German parliament approved the purchase for 4 additional submarines of this type. The contract was also signed in December 2024.[6]
 Norway (6)
In March 2021, the Norwegian Navy ordered 4 boats.[77] The contract was signed in July 2021.[78] The submarines are to be delivered from 2029 to 2035.[79]
In June 2023, the Norwegian Defence Chief recommended to increase the order to 6.[80] In December 2025, the government made the decision to purchase the 2 additional submarines.[81] The purchase was approved by the parliament in January 2026 and the contract was signed.[82]
At CANSEC on 28 May 2026, Germany and Norway jointly urged Canada to select the Type 212CD, offering four boats by 2036; with the German and Norwegian fleets this would form a 24-boat NATO operator community.[83]
 Canada (12)
Germany and Norway offered an Arctic protection partnership to Canada, which includes the Type 212 CD for Canada.[84] In July 2024, Canada publicly unveiled its plan for the future of its navy, which includes up to 12 submarines.[85] On August 26, 2025 the Type 212CD was shortlisted alongside the KSS-III Batch-II as the only qualified options under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.[86][87] On 6 July 2026, the Government of Canada selected the Type 212CD as the Royal Canadian Navy's new fleet of submarines.[88][89]

Potential contracts

 Germany (3 additional)
According to the Zielbild Marine 2035+ plan, the German navy will operate from 6 to 9 Type 212 CD, and it includes the successors to the Type 212A, which would mean up to 3 additional Type 212 CD to be ordered.[90]

Failed bids

 Netherlands
The Type 212CD was in competition with the pair Saab Kockums / Damen with a Blekinge derivative submarine and with Naval Group who proposed the Orka-class. TKMS had offered an expeditionary variant of the Type 212CD submarine to the Netherlands; the Type 212CD E.[91][92] This variant has a surface displacement of c. 3,100 tons and a submerged displacement of c. 3,450 tons.[93] In addition, the boat has a length of more than 80 meters.[11] Naval Group won the competition in April 2024 and should build 4 ships if approved by the parliament.[94]
 Poland
The Polish Navy planned to purchase 3 attack submarines as part of its Orka programme. The mentioned competitors include the A26 Blekinge,[95][96] the KSS-III,[97] the S-80,[98] the Scorpene SSK, the U212 NFS[99] and the Type 212CD.[100]
Ultimately, the Polish Navy selected the A26 Blekinge in November 2025.[101][102][103]

See also

Equivalent submarines of the same era

References

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