UMOE Mandal AS and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have agreed to cooperate on the lifetime extension of Skjold-class coastal corvettes.
On May 29th, the Norwegian Government presented a proposal to speed up the lifetime extension of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s coastal corvettes. This is an initiative that will enable increased activity in the Norwegian maritime industry.
Sustainable, cost-efficient operations
UMOE, KONGSBERG offer modern technology to increase military capabilities and a sustainable vessel operation
In collaboration with a significant number of suppliers from the Norwegian maritime industry, UMOE and KONGSBERG offer modern technology to increase military capabilities and a more sustainable and cost-efficient operation of the vessel.
The lifetime extension of the coastal corvettes will take place at the shipyard in Mandal, Norway in close cooperation with KONGSBERG and other suppliers.
Integration of sub-systems
"This lifetime extension project confirms our close and long-term collaboration with the Norwegian Armed Forces and maintains the unique capabilities of the vessels. This project will also secure employment in a demanding time for the industry", says Tom Svennevig, CEO of UMOE Mandal.
UMOE Mandal has constructed and built the Skjold-class coastal corvettes for the Norwegian Armed Forces, and KONGSBERG has been a key supplier of the combat system, and the integration of sub-systems.
Maintain and secure employment
"We welcome the government’s proposal to speed up the Skjold-Class upgrade and consider this to be an important contribution to the Norwegian defence industry in these challenging times."
"We look forward to this collaboration that challenges us to find efficient solutions and develop technology that will have a positive impact on our nation’s defence capabilities. We also see this as an opportunity to maintain and secure employment in the Norwegian industry", says Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.
