
The Dutch government has announced that French defense industry leader Naval Group has been selected to construct four new diesel-electric submarines for the Dutch navy. This decision comes as part of a provisional agreement to replace the aging Walrus Class submarines currently in service.
While the exact cost of the new submarines has not been disclosed, the Ministry of Defense revealed that the investment budget through 2039 is set at 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion), covering construction and associated expenses.