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Canada Picks Germany's TKMS

9 sources · first reported 18h ago

via New York Times

Canada has selected Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build its new submarine fleet, consisting of up to 12 vessels. The new fleet will be based on the Type 212CD design, currently under production for Germany and Norway. This procurement is one of Canada's biggest-ever defense buys and marks a major shift toward closer military cooperation with European allies.

Why it matters

The selection of TKMS for the submarine fleet renewal program is significant as it boosts Canada's naval capabilities and reduces its military and economic dependency on the United States. The new submarines will provide Canada with a much-needed upgrade to its naval fleet, enhancing its ability to participate in NATO operations and cooperate with European allies.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence-industry ·
    Canada reportedly selects German shipbuilder TKMS to build 12 new submarines for Canadian navy fleet renewal programme
  2. The War Zone ·
    Canada Picks German Type 212 Submarine For Badly Needed Fleet Renewal
  3. Breaking Defense ·
    Canada selects Germany’s ThyssenKrupp to build new submarine fleet
  4. Apnews ·
    Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending - AP News
  5. New York Times · Primary
    Canada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
  6. Al Jazeera ·
    Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for new submarines
  7. Defense News ·
    Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for historic submarine buy, in nod to Europe
  8. Navalnews ·
    Canada Selects TKMS as Preferred Bidder for CPSP Submarine Program
  9. Defence Blog ·
    Canada picks Germany to build its next submarine fleet