On 16th June 2026, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence represented by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman from COMMIT and Naval Group signed the contract for the supply of new-generation F21 heavyweight torpedoes to equip the Orka-class submarines. With this contract, the Royal Netherlands Navy will become the first NATO SSK fleet to operate the F21. ... The post Dutch MoD and Naval Group Ink F21 Torpedo Procurement Contract appeared first on Naval News .
The Netherlands is recapitalizing its submarine fleet, necessitating modern armaments like the F21 torpedo, aligning with broader Western defence modernization efforts.
This procurement represents a crucial upgrade for the Royal Netherlands Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities and signifies a trend of NATO members investing in advanced defence technologies.
The Royal Netherlands Navy will become the first NATO SSK fleet to operate the F21 torpedo, indicating a strategic shift towards enhanced underwater combat readiness and potentially influencing other navies' procurement decisions.
- · Naval Group
- · Royal Netherlands Navy
- · European defence industry
- · Older torpedo manufacturers
- · Submarine fleets without modern torpedoes
The Orka-class submarines will be equipped with advanced F21 heavyweight torpedoes, significantly upgrading their combat capabilities.
Other NATO and allied navies may evaluate F21 torpedoes for their own submarine fleets, potentially increasing Naval Group's market share.
The increased lethality of NATO's submarine forces could subtly shift naval power dynamics in strategic European waters.
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