Commodore (Ret'd) Olav Andreas Dahle

Former Commanding Officer - Norwegian Submarine Service Royal Norwegian Navy

Commodore Olav Andreas Dahle is a retired senior officer of the Royal Norwegian Navy with extensive experience in submarine operations, NATO command structures, and defence materiel programmes. Based in Bergen, he most recently served with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, where he held senior roles supporting Norway's New Submarine Programme, including Project Lead from 2022 to 2024. In this capacity, he contributed to one of Norway's most strategically significant defence acquisitions, strengthening future undersea capabilities. Prior to this, Commodore Dahle served at NATO Maritime Command in Northwood, UK, as TMOC Director, where he played a key role in coordinating maritime operations within the Alliance. His earlier career was defined by deep operational expertise in the submarine domain, including appointments as Commanding Officer and Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Submarine Service. He is a graduate of the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy and has completed senior leadership training at the Norwegian Defence University College. Commodore Dahle retired from active service in 2025, concluding a distinguished career dedicated to advancing Norway's maritime and undersea capabilities