Engineering:U212 NFS submarine

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As part of the development of the Italian Navy submarine force for the period 2025 - 2050, the U212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) and the U212 NFS EVO are being developed, for an introduction by 2036. By then, the Italian Navy will be equipped with four Script error: The function "sclass" does not exist. (the U212A), four U212 NFS, and two U212 NFS EVO.[1]

The Italian Navy is already preparing the development of the successor of the U212A, the NGS (New Generation Submarine) that will replace the U212A and that will start to be built from 2040. The Italian Navy is also developing a LDAUV (Large Displacement Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) to support the submarine force.[1]

Project history

U212 NFS

In 2018 and 2019, the Italian Parliament released information regarding the funding of the successor of the 4 Script error: The function "sclass" does not exist. submarines in order to maintain an 8-submarine force.[2]

In November 2020, the Italian ministry of defence released their multi-year planning document (Documento Programmatico Pluriennale) for 2020-2022 It mentions the plan to procure four new submarines in two phases for a total programme cost estimated at €2.68 billion.[3]

The Italian Government mandated OCCAR to manage the U212 NFS programme on its behalf.[2]

Phase 1

The phase 1 comprises:

  • Development of the U212 NFS submarine class
  • Procurement of 2 submarines
  • Construction of a training center
  • 10 years technical-logistic in-service support

In February 2021, OCCAR and Fincantieri S.p.A. (lead contractor) signed the contract of the phase 1 for €1.35 billion.

Phase 2

The phase 2 of the programme has 2 submarines that were to be purchased as an option. It includes:

  • Complementary development of the class
  • Procurement of 2 submarines
  • 10 years technical-logistic in-service support for the 2 additional submarines

In December 2022, OCCAR committed to a third U212 NFS submarine.[4] In July 2023, the contract was signed for a value of €500 million, and a complementary budget of €160 million for additional developments was also included in the contract.

The fourth U212 NFS was ordered in June 2024 for a value of €500 million.[5]

U212 NFS EVO

In June 2024, the Italian Navy unveiled its plan for the fleet development for the period 2025 - 2050. It includes the development of a sub-class of the U212 NFS which will be larger (> 2,000 tonnes) and which will integrate technologies in development for the successor of the Script error: The function "sclass" does not exist., the NGS (Next Generation Submarine).[6]

Ships of the class

Name No. Type Builder Contract Laid down Launched Comm. Homeport
 Italian Navy
NFS1 S530 NFS Fincantieri

(Muggiano, La Spezia (it))

26 February 2021 [7] 11 January 2022 [8] – 2027[8] Taranto Submarine Base (it)
NFS2 S531 6 June 2023 [9] – 2029[8]
NFS3 S532 21 July 2023 [4] 27 June 2024 [5] – 2030[5]
NFS4 S533 27 June 2024 [5] 12 December 2025 [10] – 2032
– – NFS EVO Fincantieri

(Muggiano, La Spezia (it))

– – – 2036 [11] –
– – – – – –
  Planned commissioning
  Ships planned

Potential operators

 Philippines
TKMS and Fincantieri signed an agreement in April 2025 to offer the U212 NFS to the Philippines, as part of the Horizon III modernisation initiative.[12]

Failed bids

 Poland
The Polish Navy planned to purchase 3 attack submarines as part of its Orka programme. The mentioned competitors include the A26 Blekinge,[13][14] the KSS-III,[15] the S-80,[16] the Scorpene SSK, the U212 NFS[17] and the Type 212CD.[18]
Ultimately, the Polish Navy selected the A26 Blekinge in November 2025.[19][20][21]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Il futuro della componente subacquea della Marina Militare (2025-2050) – Analisi Difesa" (in it-IT). 2024-08-01. https://www.analisidifesa.it/2024/06/il-futuro-della-componente-subacquea-della-marina-militare-2025-2050/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peruzzi, Luca (2020-12-10). "Italy's New Type U212 NFS Submarine Program Moving Forward with OCCAR" (in en-US). https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/12/italys-new-type-u212-nfs-submarine-program-moving-forward-with-occar/. 
  3. ↑ Peruzzi, Luca (2020-11-23). "New ships, submarines and weapon systems for Italian Navy" (in en-US). https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/new-ships-submarines-and-weapon-systems-for-italian-navy/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "OCCAR - 3rd U212 NFS Unit Commitment Signed". https://www.occar.int/news/3rd-u212-nfs-unit-commitment-signed. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "OCCAR - NFS 3 First Steel Cutting, Fourth Boat Option Activation, and Lithium Battery System Contract Amendment". https://occar.int/news/first-steel-cutting-ceremony-for-the-third-u212-near-future-submarine-nfs. 
  6. ↑ Peruzzi, Luca (2024-06-05). "Italy set to increase Submarine Force, Develop new U212 NFS EVO" (in en-US). https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/06/italy-set-to-increase-submarine-force-develop-new-u212-nfs-evo/. 
  7. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named NFS1 and 2 order
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Team, ESD Editorial (2023-06-01). "Maintaining Deterrence and Defence: Italy's Improving Submarine Capability Strengthens NATO's Southern Flank" (in en-US). https://euro-sd.com/2023/06/articles/31371/maintaining-deterrence-and-defence-italys-improving-submarine-capability-strengthens-natos-southern-flank/. 
  9. ↑ Staff, Naval News (2023-06-07). "Fincantieri starts construction of the 2nd U212 NFS submarine for the Italian Navy" (in en-US). https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/fincantieri-starts-construction-of-the-2nd-u212-nfs-submarine-for-the-italian-navy/. 
  10. ↑ https://x.com/Fincantieri/status/1999515394315256274
  11. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Next Generation Submarine 2040
  12. ↑ "Angebot U212 NFS für das philippinische Programm Horizon III" (in de). 2025-04-16. https://defence-network.com/angebot-u212-nfs-philippinen-horizon-iii/. 
  13. ↑ "Okręt podwodny A26 nadal w programie "Orka"" (in pl). 2023-10-19. https://defence24.pl/przemysl/okret-podwodny-a26-nadal-w-programie-orka. 
  14. ↑ "Another Saab Seminar on Submarines: Poland in the Background" (in pl). 2020-09-07. https://defence24.com/another-saab-seminar-on-submarines-poland-in-the-background. 
  15. ↑ "Hanwha Ocean offers KSS-III submarine and industry cooperation to Poland" (in en). 2024-05-30. https://defence-industry.eu/hanwha-ocean-offers-kss-iii-submarine-and-industry-cooperation-to-poland/. 
  16. ↑ "Polish "Orka" Submarine Procurement Gains Weight (and Bids)" (in pl). 2023-08-08. https://defence24.com/industry/polish-orka-submarine-procurement-gains-weight-and-bids. 
  17. ↑ Peruzzi, Luca (2025-06-23). "Fincantieri’s U212 NFS: export opportunities from Poland to the broader global market" (in en-US). https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/06/fincantieris-u212-nfs-export-opportunities-from-poland-to-the-broader-global-market/. 
  18. ↑ Thomas, Richard (2023-12-01). "Hanwha to offer KSS III submarines for Poland's restarted Orka programme" (in en-US). https://www.naval-technology.com/news/hanwha-to-offer-kss-iii-submarines-for-polands-restarted-orka-programme/. 
  19. ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-26/poland-picks-sweden-to-deliver-three-submarines-in-defense-push
  20. ↑ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/poland-chooses-sweden-supply-it-with-three-submarines-2025-11-26/
  21. ↑ https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/sweden-and-saab-selected-for-polands-new-submarines

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