Type 218 submarine

The Type 218SG is a submarine class ordered by the Republic of Singapore Navy from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The deal for two submarines is expected to cost 1 billion Euros ($1.36 billion) with delivery in 2020, which includes logistics and crew training. These submarines will replace the Challenger-class submarine.

Design
The customized design is ocean going and larger then the Challenger-class submarine and Archer-class submarine classes operated by the Republic of Singapore Navy. The design is expected to be influenced by the Type 216 submarine, which has been proposed to several other navies (Australian, Canadian and Indian.) Features will include AIP, and a combat system designed by both Atlas Elektronik and ST Electronics.

Competitors
DCNS competed to supply 3 submarines to the Singapore Navy for $1.8 billion.