Norway Plans Dual Contracts for Up to 20 Standardized Maritime Vessels for Three Nations
Norway's Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA/FMA) has announced a procurement strategy for Project P1118, aiming to acquire up to 20 ocean-going standardized vessels. The acquisition will be divided into two parallel shipbuilding contracts to encourage broad industry participation and ensure security of supply. Norway will receive up to 10 vessels, the United Kingdom up to 6, and Lithuania up to 4. The NDMA intends to award contracts in 2027, with the first deliveries expected in 2030. This initiative is a significant maritime procurement project conducted in cooperation with allied nations.
Why it matters
This procurement aims to strengthen the naval capabilities of Norway, the UK, and Lithuania through standardized vessels.
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Source published 20 Oct 2026, 13:39 UTC