Royal IHC and Naval Group sign first order for the new Orka-class submarines

Royal IHC and Naval Group have signed the first industrial order under the Netherlands' Orka-class submarine programme. The contract covers the design and subsequent production and installation of onboard accommodation modules for the four submarines, rather than construction of the complete boats. The modules will provide the living quarters and associated facilities used by their crews.

Naval NewsSep 24

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Royal IHC secures first Orka-class submarine order from Naval Group, opening Dutch role in module design, production and installation

Royal IHC received its first Naval Group order under the Netherlands' Orka-class submarine program, beginning with design work for the onboard accommodation module. The module covers crew living spaces and is expected to progress from engineering into Dutch production and installation as the program advances. The award implements the Team Orka industrial-cooperation framework and gives a domestic shipbuilder a defined role alongside the French prime contractor. Naval Group and Royal IHC did not disclose the order's value, detailed schedule, or the timing of follow-on manufacturing work, so the immediate commitment is narrower than a complete submarine-module production contract.

Defence Industry EuropeSep 19

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