Within 10 years, the French Naval Group will deliver the future submarines ‘Orka’ and ‘Zwaardvis’. This will be followed by the ‘Barracuda’ and ‘Tijgerhaai.’ The delivery agreement of the four submarines was officially ratified with signatures on 30 September. This was done in Den Helder by State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman and CEO Naval Group Pierre Eric Pommellet.
Another Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently concluded between the Dutch and French governments. This was an important condition to enable the signing of the contract. The MoU includes agreements on sharing information, knowledge and user rights, among other things.
The supply contract is also accompanied by an industrial cooperation agreement concluded earlier this month. This means that around €1 billion will be spent on assignments with Dutch companies and that Dutch knowledge institutes will also remain involved.
It provides work, money and knowledge. ‘But just as important is that it allows the Dutch maritime manufacturing industry and knowledge institutes to show the world what we have to offer,’ says the State Secretary proudly. He lists hydraulic systems, climate systems and acoustic cladding. ‘To detection equipment, sonar, composite structures and means of making drinking water on board a submarine.’
RH Marine
RH Marine was asked for the platform automation and parts of the power supply system. With our experience integrating the platform systems on Walrus-class submarines, we are well acquainted with the challenges of installing systems on submarines.
Forward together!
Dieter van Schagen, Director Sales Defence, Safety & Security at RH Marine, was present at the signing of the delivery agreement. ‘RH Marine is proud to also be involved in the construction of the next generation of submarines. And to contribute to this important collaboration together with other Dutch partners. Forward together!’
