HENSOLDT Passes Critical Design Review For Norwegian ULA Class Submarines

HENSOLDT has reached another milestone in the modernisation of the Norwegian ULA class. The technical planning and execution were successfully validated during a Critical Design Review (CDR) in Bergen. This paves the way for the modernisation of the submarines, which will significantly extend their operational capability. The contract, which was concluded with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) last October, is worth around Euro 40 million.

The ULA class, originally equipped with SERO 14/15 periscopes, will now be upgraded with state-of-the-art HENSOLDT systems such as periscope and optronic mast systems. In total, the systems of a number of submarines will be renewed, which will significantly increase the operational efficiency and lifespan of the submarines. As part of the CDR, all design documents, including interface drawings were comprehensively reviewed. The systems have passed all design reviews.

“Norway is a long-standing and trusted partner, and we are delighted to have once again gained their trust in the modernisation of the ULA class”, said head of the optronics & land solutions division at HENSOLDT, Tanya Altmann. “This successful cooperation underlines our expertise in the life extension and modernisation of maritime systems.”