OCCAR press release
22.2.22 is a palindrome number, it was also the date where a major milestone was delivered for the NFS Programme; namely the System Design Review (SDR). This is a highly challenging project, which will enhance Italy’s strategic submarine capabilities.
The second milestone of the U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) Programme has been successfully delivered, in accordance with the strict principles of the System Engineering adopted for this design.
The delivery of the second milestone was a very demanding activity, which required a conspicuous amount of effort from both internal and external stakeholders, including the NFS Programme Division, OCCAR PMSD, Contractors, and Industry. It saw Nation’s support through its specialized submariners’ skills.
All efforts are aimed at completing the required activities within the expected timescales and deadlines in order to comply with the baseline program schedule. Although Italy is the only current PS, the NFS Programme is a catalyst for enhanced international skills technologies amongst EU and non-EU countries. The SDR was a real success, so much so that participants and stakeholders initiated discussions immediately after to address the Critical Design Review (CDR). It is OCCAR’s intention to meet the Nations’ requirements and to comply with cost, time and performance.
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About U212 NFS
The U212 NFS design is driven by the requirements to improve endurance, operational flexibility, and capabilities. Thanks to the new combat system, sensors, and planned weapon systems, namely the long-range deep strike cruise missiles, the U212NFS will play a key role from beneath the surface, in the multi-domain and joint-multinational operational scenarios.
Based on an evolved U212A design by Fincantieri, the U212 NFS is characterized by a 1.2 meters longer pressure hull and a hydrodynamically enhanced and further quieter platform with an overall length of approximately 59 meters and a surface displacement of approximately 1,600 tons.
The new platform features a new design sail capable to accommodate up to seven electric masts (with space for an additional optional mast), allowing for future development in the direction of a full electric submarine. Moreover, human factor studies are ongoing to provide more comfortable accommodations for new generation crew members.
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