ASELSAN:
Lockheed Martin:
Rheinmetall:
BAE Systems:
Thales:
Leonardo:
Saab:
Kongsberg Gruppen:
Indra Sistemas:
Mitsubishi Heavy Ind.:
Hanwha Aerospace:
AVIC Shenyang Aircraft:
Hindustan Aeronautics:
KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- The Walrus-class submarine, after more than thirty years of operational service, is being transported to Amsterdam on a floating barge for dismantling.
- The Netherlands is running the Orka-class next-generation submarine program with the French Naval Group to replace the aging Walrus class.
- The first delivery of the new Orka-class submarines is planned for 2033, with the final unit entering the inventory in 2037.
- The critical components and useful systems of the Walrus have been dismantled and duplicated to ensure operational continuity of the currently active sister platforms.
Final Journey After Thirty Years of Service
Technical Capacity and Next-Generation Orka-Class Transformation
According to the planned schedule, the first unit of the Orka-class submarines is expected to enter the fleet inventory in 2033, while the program's final vessel is projected to begin operational base duties in 2037. During this process, existing interim solutions and allied collaborations are being meticulously coordinated to maintain the deterrence of the Dutch submarine fleet.
Conclusion and Future Perspective
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