MINDEF Signs Contract to Acquire Two Submarines

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine System GmBH to acquire two new Type 218SG submarines. The contract includes a logistics package and a crew training arrangement in Germany. The two submarines are projected for delivery from 2020.

These submarines, together with the Archer-class submarines, will replace the ageing Challenger-class submarines. The Challenger-class submarines were built in the 1960s and will be progressively retired from service. The replacement submarines will have significantly improved capabilities and be equipped with Air Independent Propulsion systems.