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Saab and Damen Agree To Pursue Walrus Submarine Replacement Program

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

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Saab and Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group signed an exclusive teaming agreement to jointly pursue the potential Walrus-class submarine replacement program for the Netherlands, Saab said on Jan. 20.The companies also agreed to explore how they might bid jointly on other submarine procurement programs.Damen was established in 1875 and supplies about 160 vessels annually worldwide, it said. The company’s security and defense portfolio includes ships ranging from seven to over 200 meters in size.“We are convinced that with Saab we…

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