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Norway to Keep Submarines Beyond 2020
Submarines currently in service in the Norwegian navy have a technical life expectancy until about 2020. A study led by the Ministry of Defence concluded that no other military capabilities can replace the submarine. The Government has therefore decided to investigate how best to maintain the submarine force beyond 2020.
Further study will be based on the conclusions of a conceptual study conducted by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Armed Forces and the Defense Research Institute. In this study, three different options for future submarine capability were assessed:
-- Option 0: No investment
This option describes the consequences of not carrying out major investments to maintain the submarine operational capabilities.
-- Option 1: Continuation of submarines
The option involves continuation of submarine operations in the military. Alternatives to be explored could involve several solutions, including extending the life of today's ULA-class boats, or the acquisition of new submarines.
-- Option 2: Alternatives to the submarine
The alternative includes existing and new equipment for the military which, together, could fulfill the tasks currently performed by submarines. Possible solutions involve increasing the availability of existing equipment, as well as making existing materials more robust by increasing their weapon and sensor capabilities, along with procurement of new capabilities.
The study concluded that option 1 appears to be the best conceptual solution to meet Defence requirements after 2020.
The conceptual study has been subject to external quality assurance scrutiny in accordance with the Finance Ministry's guidelines. External quality assurance agrees with the study's main conclusion.
Studies to be continued
Based on the study's recommendation and the assessment of external quality assurance, the government has decided to continue its assessment of maintaining submarines in the military structure after 2020.
The first part will prepare the decision basis for the choice between life extension of existing Ula-class submarines and the acquisition of new submarines, or a combination of these two solutions.
The result will be scheduled at the earliest could be available in 2014.
Then the recommended solution will be investigated further in detail, before a final recommendation for any investment is submitted to the Government and ultimately Parliament. This will be the earliest to occur in 2017.
Zero option will always be a possible solution when making investment decisions, and will therefore also be included in future work.
Report on the Continuation of the Submarine Force
Submarines currently in service in the Norwegian navy have a technical life expectancy until about 2020. A study led by the Ministry of Defence concluded that no other military capabilities can replace the submarine. The Government has therefore decided to investigate how best to maintain the submarine force beyond 2020.
Further study will be based on the conclusions of a conceptual study conducted by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Armed Forces and the Defense Research Institute. In this study, three different options for future submarine capability were assessed:
-- Option 0: No investment
This option describes the consequences of not carrying out major investments to maintain the submarine operational capabilities.
-- Option 1: Continuation of submarines
The option involves continuation of submarine operations in the military. Alternatives to be explored could involve several solutions, including extending the life of today's ULA-class boats, or the acquisition of new submarines.
-- Option 2: Alternatives to the submarine
The alternative includes existing and new equipment for the military which, together, could fulfill the tasks currently performed by submarines. Possible solutions involve increasing the availability of existing equipment, as well as making existing materials more robust by increasing their weapon and sensor capabilities, along with procurement of new capabilities.
The study concluded that option 1 appears to be the best conceptual solution to meet Defence requirements after 2020.
The conceptual study has been subject to external quality assurance scrutiny in accordance with the Finance Ministry's guidelines. External quality assurance agrees with the study's main conclusion.
Studies to be continued
Based on the study's recommendation and the assessment of external quality assurance, the government has decided to continue its assessment of maintaining submarines in the military structure after 2020.
The first part will prepare the decision basis for the choice between life extension of existing Ula-class submarines and the acquisition of new submarines, or a combination of these two solutions.
The result will be scheduled at the earliest could be available in 2014.
Then the recommended solution will be investigated further in detail, before a final recommendation for any investment is submitted to the Government and ultimately Parliament. This will be the earliest to occur in 2017.
Zero option will always be a possible solution when making investment decisions, and will therefore also be included in future work.
Report on the Continuation of the Submarine Force
