TKMS has signed cooperation agreements with Dalhousie University and University of British Columbia to strengthen its Canadian research ecosystem and advance innovation in support of Canada’s future submarine capability. The partnerships integrate both universities into the Canadian Defence & Dual-Use Innovation Ecosystem (CDDE), focusing on areas such as marine systems, AI, advanced manufacturing and Arctic technologies.
TKMS and CAE have signed a teaming agreement to collaborate on training, simulation and long-term in-service support solutions for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The partnership aims to enhance operational readiness for Canada’s future submarine fleet while strengthening domestic capability development and exploring international training opportunities.
TKMS has signed two cooperation agreements with leading Indigenous organizations across Canada to establish a Pan-Canadian framework supporting Indigenous participation in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The partnerships aim to strengthen industrial collaboration, workforce development and long-term economic growth while advancing reconciliation and sustainable value creation within Canada’s future submarine program.
TKMS and Magellan have signed a strategic teaming agreement to collaborate on the production of heavyweight torpedoes and provide in-service support as part of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), combining their expertise to build sustainable industrial capability and explore further export opportunities.
TKMS and EllisDon have signed a Strategic Teaming Agreement to pursue a long-term, cooperative, and sustainable collaboration in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Recognizing the strategic importance of Canada’s submarine program and the industrial capabilities needed to sustain it over time, both companies intend to jointly explore, develop, and implement cooperation for submarine maintenance, sustainment, and related infrastructure in Canada.
TKMS has launched the Canadian Defence & Dual-Use Innovation Ecosystem (CDDE) to connect Canada’s research landscape with industrial development, enabling the transition from innovation to deployable, export-ready defence and civilian solutions. Initially focused on maritime and Arctic domains, the initiative strengthens sovereign capability, accelerates time-to-capability, and keeps talent, IP, and value creation in Canada.
TKMS and Seaspan Shipyards have signed a teaming agreement to support the development of a Canadian-led sovereign sustainment capability for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The collaboration combines global submarine lifecycle expertise with established Canadian sustainment capabilities to ensure long-term operational readiness and create lasting industrial value in Canada.
TKMS and Cohere have signed a Teaming Agreement to explore integrating security-first enterprise AI into Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The collaboration targets decision-support tools, onboard information management, training environments, and naval-grade secure interfaces, with research, prototyping, and evaluation under strict Royal Canadian Navy and Government of Canada security and compliance requirements. The agreement also reinforces TKMS’s long-term commitment to Canadian industry participation across the full platform life cycle, reflecting the principle that submarine building is nation building.
TKMS and Marmen sign a strategic Teaming Agreement to collaborate on producing selected 212CD submarine segments in Canada. Marmen will apply its high-precision manufacturing expertise to support one of the world’s most advanced conventional submarine platforms. The agreement strengthens Québec’s role as a key contributor to Canada’s.
A recent visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the TKMS shipyard in Kiel highlighted the company’s role as a finalist in Canada’s submarine procurement process and offered insights into the 212CD program.
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TKMS and CAE have joined forces to advance Canada’s next-generation submarine training. The agreement will integrate advanced simulation, digital infrastructure, and long-term support to enhance crew readiness and strengthen the Royal Canadian Navy’s operational capabilities under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
This CDR special issue provides insights into the Type 212CD submarine platform, the strategic vision behind Team 212CD, and the industrial partnerships designed to strengthen Canada’s sovereign submarine capability under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
TKMS has signed cooperation agreements with Indigenous organizations across Canada to establish a pan-Canadian framework supporting Indigenous participation in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, advancing workforce development, industrial collaboration and long-term economic opportunities.
Dalhousie University and TKMS have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration related to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, with Dalhousie joining TKMS’s Canadian Defence & Dual-Use Innovation Ecosystem (CDDE). The partnership aims to accelerate applied research in maritime and Arctic domains, deepen national and international collaboration, and create new learning and commercialization opportunities for students and researchers.
TKMS and Magellan have formalised a new partnership to advance heavyweight torpedo production for Canada’s next-generation patrol submarines. The deal reinforces local manufacturing and sustainment capabilities, builds on their existing anti-torpedo collaboration, and signals ambitions that extend beyond Canada to potential export markets.
TKMS and Canadian construction firm EllisDon have signed a strategic teaming agreement to explore long-term cooperation supporting the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), including submarine maintenance, sustainment, and associated infrastructure in Canada. The collaboration aims to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities, create skilled jobs, and deliver sustainable value for Canada’s future submarine programme.
Western University is deepening its role in Canada’s defence future through a new partnership with global submarine leader TKMS. The collaboration connects Western’s expertise in AI, autonomous systems, Arctic research and dual-use technologies to an international innovation ecosystem aimed at strengthening Canadian sovereignty and turning research breakthroughs into real-world impact.
TKMS and Seaspan Shipyards ink teaming agreement to support Canada’s goal of establishing a sovereign sustainment capability for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The partnership will combine TKMS’s global submarine lifecycle expertise with Seaspan’s Canadian sustainment experience to deliver long-term through-life support and help build a Canadian-led sustainment enterprise for future submarine platforms.
TKMS and Cohere are partnering to integrate AI technologies into the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, enhancing decision support, training, and secure onboard systems while ensuring Canadian involvement throughout the platform lifecycle.
TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Marmen to produce sections and critical components for the Type 212CD submarines, leveraging Marmen’s proven capability in rolling and fabricating large, high-spec non-magnetic steel structures for submarine hulls.TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Marmen to produce sections and critical components for the Type 212CD submarines, leveraging Marmen’s proven capability in rolling and fabricating large, high-spec non-magnetic steel structures for submarine hulls.
Canada and Germany have announced the Canada‑Germany Digital Alliance at the G7 meeting in Montréal, a partnership focused on collaboration in areas such as AI, digital infrastructure, and start-up support.
Canada has opened the G7 Industry, Digital, and Technology Ministers’ meeting in Montreal, where ministers from the G7 countries are coming together to discuss stronger supply chains, innovation, digital infrastructure, and industrial competitiveness in advanced economies, and to deepen collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence and digital security.
A recent announcement reports that Canada has secured its participation in the European Union’s SAFE defence initiative, expanding opportunities for Canadian industry and defence cooperation.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard joined the German and Norwegian defense ministers in presenting their proposal to the Canadian federal government.
A recent article examines TKMS’ role as a key supplier of advanced submarines for NATO and its potential relevance for Canada’s submarine replacement program.
