Canada is not just acquiring submarines, it is investing in its sovereignty, security, and industrial strength. TKMS brings: Arctic readiness: With superior underwater endurance and ultra-low acoustic signatures, our submarines are designed to perform in the extreme conditions of the Canadian Arctic, where sovereignty must be enforced below the ice. NATO alignment: By joining the HDW Class 212CD program, Canada strengthens interoperability with key NATO allies like Germany and Norway, unlocking opportunities for shared maintenance and repair, training, logistics, and operations. Sustainability leadership: Our shipyard transformation in Kiel (400M$ investment) and clean propulsion systems make the 212CD the most environmentally conscious conventional submarine in the world.

TKMS understands the criticality of having a Canadian industrial base that is prepared for and capable of sustaining these submarines for decades to come. TKMS submarines will be maintained in Canada, components can be built in Canada, and Canadian companies will be invited to join TKMS’s vast network of global suppliers. Our continuous build and sustainment cycle ensures that the Canadian industry will have reliable, solid partners for decades to come.

Political & NATO Integration: Choosing TKMS helps Canada align more closely with its European NATO partners. Since 1960, TKMS has built 70% of NATO's conventional submarine fleet, maximizing the potential for interoperability between nations. Joint procurement enhances Canada’s strategic presence within the alliance and facilitates joint operations.

Military & Arctic Sovereignty: Submarines are Canada’s only covert strategic assets capable of executing lengthy Arctic operations. The HDW Class 212CD’s quiet propulsion and extended submerged endurance are ideal for surveillance and deterrence.

Economic & Industrial Growth: Our offer supports Canada’s defense industrial strategy and directly contributes to local development across all provinces and territories in Canada. The industrial footprint we propose will last beyond the construction phase, strengthening the Canadian economy for decades.

TKMS is engaging with Canadian suppliers, shipyards, and academic institutions. We will sign formal teaming agreements with Canadian companies for maintenance, component manufacturing, and subsystem integration. These collaborations will also encompass training programs, supply chain management, and class management and certification. Furthermore, TKMS is committed to supporting digital transformation initiatives and investing in R&D to drive innovation and long-term capability development within Canada.

TKMS has an existing production line on which identical submarines are in production for Germany and Norway. These two NATO countries are jointly procuring and operating these identical 212CD (Common Design) by using the common language on board, common operating procedures, common logistics chains, and common sustainment facilities. The development of such a conventional submarine program is unparalleled in modern Navy production, and was the product of a decade of close cooperation between the German and Norwegian navies.  In all phases of the lifecycle of the CPSP, Canada will be invited to join "Team 212CD" and receive transfer of know-how on the most advanced conventional submarine every produced. Additionally, TKMS is committed to creating a national knowledge base in Canada. Our approach includes: Training Canadian personnel in Germany and on-site in Canada; Creating a long-term skills transfer pipeline for engineers, technicians, and naval staff; Making core elements of our underwater intellectual property available under controlled, sovereign frameworks; Helping Canada build the capability to upgrade and sustain its submarine fleet independently, with Canadian companies in the lead.

TKMS is one of the two finalists of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). By choosing TKMS, Canada is partnering with the firm that has the most experience in submarine delivery to navies across the world. By engaging in a joint procurement with Germany and Norway, Canada ensures its participation in a partnership with close allies across all areas of submarine capability, compliance with technical and operational needs, and rapid transfer of capabilities to the Royal Canadian Navy. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Germany and Norway will serve as champions of Canadian industry in Europe, as its industrial base seeks to access the common European market for its defence products.

TKMS has a proven record of delivery: more than 180 submarines for 20 navies, always within scope, time, and budget. Since 1960, we have been in a continuous build cycle, delivering platforms in Germany and abroad, which allows us to scale up quickly and ensure Canada’s needs are met. Additionally, the addition of a second build facility in Wismar, Germany, guarantees that build speeds will increase and further derisks submarine programs for NATO and partner countries.

TKMS ensures predictability, transparency, and reliability. We believe in long-term cooperation, not just transactional contracts. With Canada, we aim to build a lasting partnership where both countries benefit from shared expertise, aligned defense priorities, and collaborative innovation.