Editing Royal Norwegian Navy (section)

== Future vessels ==
Norway has prioritized replacing its current submarine fleet. In February 2017 the German manufacturer Thyssen Krupp was selected to deliver four new submarines, of the [[Type 212CD submarine]]-class design, starting in the latter 2020s <ref name=":0">{{Citation |publisher=Norwegian Ministry of Defence |title=The Defence of Norway: Capability and Readiness; Long Term Defence Plan 2020 |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/3a2d2a3cfb694aa3ab4c6cb5649448d4/long-term-defence-plan-norway-2020---english-summary.pdf |year=2020 |mode=cs1}}</ref> to replace the Ula-class boats. A firm build contract with Thyssen Krupp was anticipated in the first half of 2020 as part of a joint program under which Norway will procure four submarines and Germany two.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/04/30/german-norwegian-officials-huddle-over-joint-submarine-program/|title=German, Norwegian officials huddle over joint submarine program|first=Sebastian|last=Sprenger|date=April 30, 2019|website=Defense News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/articles/norway-looks-south-in-search-of-arctic-class-submarine-builder|title=Norway Looks South in Search of Arctic-Class Submarine Builder|date=8 August 2017|website=defensenews.com|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/articles/losing-vendor-in-norway-sub-deal-hopes-for-another-chance|title=Losing vendor in Norway sub deal hopes for another chance|first=Pierre|last=Tran|date=8 August 2017|website=defensenews.com|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> However, as of the end of 2020 a contract had not yet been signed. In March 2021 it was indicated that an agreement had been reached between Norway and Germany to initiate the acquisition program, pending approval by the [[Bundestag]]. The contract was signed in July 2021 and construction of the first vessel began in September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://defbrief.com/2023/09/13/germany-norway-begin-construction-of-new-type-212cd-submarines/ |title=Germany, Norway begin construction of new Type 212CD submarines |website=Defense Brief |date=13 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/tkms-to-build-six-type-212cd-submarines-for-german-and-norwegian-navies/|title=TKMS to Build Six Type 212CD Submarines for German and Norwegian Navies|date=8 July 2021}}</ref> Delivery of the first boat to the Royal Norwegian Navy is anticipated in 2029.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2021/03/norways-new-subs-especially-designed-covert-shallow-water-operations|title = Norway's new subs especially designed for covert, shallow water operations}}</ref>

The Coast Guard is replacing its existing ''Nordkapp''-class vessels with significantly larger ice-capable ships, each displacing just under 10,000 tonnes. The three new [[Jan Mayen-class offshore patrol vessel|''Jan Mayen''-class]] ships are armed with a 57mm main gun and are capable of operating up to two medium-sized helicopters. The ships have an overall length of 446 feet with a beam of 72 feet and a draft of 20 feet. The maximum speed is 22 knots with more than 60 days endurance and the complement is up to 100 people.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/norway-s-new-coast-guard-vessel-arrives-for-fitting-out-at-vard | title=Norway's New Coast Guard Vessel Arrives for Fitting Out at Vard }}</ref> The first ship, ''KV Jan Mayen'', was launched by the Vard Tulcea shipyard in Romania in 2021 and towed to the Vard Langsten shipyard in [[Tomrefjord]] for completion. She was christened in November 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nrk.no/mr/kystvakten-sitt-nye-skip-_jan-mayen_-er-ferdig_-_-viktig-for-beredskapen_-sier-justisministeren-1.16182764 | title=Skal være med på å styrke sikkerheten helt opp til Nordpolen | date=16 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://seawaves.com/?p=20015|title=Romanian Built Norwegian Coast Guard Ship Arrives – SeaWaves Magazine}}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> having started builder's sea trials in October. The ship was delivered in early 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.highnorthnews.com/en/norways-newest-coast-guard-vessel-ready-operations-high-north| title=Norway's Newest Coast Guard Vessel Ready for Operations in the High North | website=High North News |date=23 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval-weapons/latest/first-jan-mayen-class-opv-for-norwegian-coast-guard-nears-completion | title=First Jan Mayen-class OPV for Norwegian Coast Guard nears completion | date=30 November 2022 }}</ref> The second ship of the class, KV ''Bjørnøya'', was transferred to Norway for her final fit out at the Vard Langsten yard in February/March 2022<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/03/vard-transfers-norwegian-coast-guards-newest-vessel-to-norway/|title = VARD transfers Norwegian Coast Guard's newest vessel to Norway|date = 12 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2021/08/here-comes-norways-new-ice-strengthened-coast-guard-ship|title=Here comes Norway's new ice-strengthened coast guard ship|website=The Independent Barents Observer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arctic-relations.info/recent-developments-in-arctic-marit|title=Recent Developments in Arctic Maritime Constabulary Forces: Canadian and Norwegian Perspectives|access-date=2021-12-15|date=2019-06-13|first=Timothy|last=Choi|publisher=Arctic Relations}}</ref> and was delivered in November 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/11/vard-group-hands-over-jan-mayen-class-opv-kv-bjornoya-to-norwegian-coast-guard/ |title=Vard Group Hands Over Jan Mayen-Class OPV "KV Bjørnøya" To Norwegian Coast Guard |access-date=2023-10-06|date=2023-10-03|first=Robin|last=Häggblom|publisher=Naval News}}</ref> The third and final ship of the class, ''KV Hopen'', was transferred to Norway for her final fit out in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2023/01/third-new-norwegian-coast-guard-vessel-arrives|title=Third new Norwegian Coast Guard vessel arrives|access-date=2023-01-29|date=2023-01-28|first=Thomas|last=Nilsen|publisher=The Barents Observer}}</ref>

In early 2023 it was announced that the Navy was seeking a new class of coastal Ranger commando vessels to replace the [[CB90-class fast assault craft|CB90-class]] vessels. To be procured under Project P6380, the vessels are to have a top speed of 45 knots, stay at sea for up to a week and hold a crew of up to six personnel along with a coastal ranger platoon, its equipment or, alternatively, a UAV under 150kg for day/night operations. Deliveries are envisaged between 2026 and 2028.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/02/norway-looking-for-new-coastal-ranger-commando-vessels/|title=Norway Looking For New Coastal Ranger Commando Vessels|access-date=2023-02-20|date=2023-02-03|first=Robin|last=Häggblom|publisher=Naval News}}</ref> Two Special Forces Combatant Craft Medium (CCM) vessels are also to be procured from US shipbuilder ReconCraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/05/norway-procures-2-ccm-special-forces-boats-from-the-us/|title=Norway Procures 2 CCM Special Forces Boats From The US |access-date=2023-05-13|date=2023-05-12|first=Tayfun |last=Ozberk |publisher=Naval News}}</ref> 

From 2024, the Navy will begin to procure a new mine countermeasures capability based on autonomous systems. As part of the development of this capability, two "motherships" for autonomous systems will be acquired.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/595f6354301a4d7b9d63ef1c8e486482/faf-2023-2030-engelsk-versjon.pdf|title=Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2023–2030  |access-date=2023-06-05|date=May 2023 |publisher=Norwegian Defence Ministry}}</ref>

The 2020 Norwegian defence plan envisages the replacement of the current major surface vessels "after 2030". Decisions concerning
type and number of vessels are to be "made in the next planning period".<ref name=":0" />