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Norway launches competitions for 20 vessels, including UK ships

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC · How we work

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Norway's Defence Materiel Agency announced two shipbuilding competitions for 20 vessels.
One competition may award up to 14 naval ships, including six for the United Kingdom.
A contest targets six Norwegian Coast Guard ships, with awards in 2027 and deliveries 2030.
The Royal Navy will acquire three Support Vessels from Norway as autonomous minehunting motherships.
The Lunna House deal has the UK ordering Norwegian equipment against Norway’s £10 billion Type 26 frigate spend.

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Norway's Defence Materiel Agency announced two shipbuilding competitions for 20 vessels.
One competition may award up to 14 naval ships, including six for the United Kingdom.
A contest targets six Norwegian Coast Guard ships, with awards in 2027 and deliveries 2030.
The Royal Navy will acquire three Support Vessels from Norway as autonomous minehunting motherships.
The Lunna House deal has the UK ordering Norwegian equipment against Norway’s £10 billion Type 26 frigate spend.