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 CEO Oliver Burkhard says months of negotiations remain before Canada’s submarine contract is finalized. Talks cover price, specifications, delivery dates and industrial agreements, with TKMS aiming to settle core terms by year-end.
Canada’s new Type 212CD era kicks off - TKMS Chief Sales Officer Thomas Keupp was interview by CDR about the winning factors, the submarine’s North‑focused design, and the program’s potential to transform Canada’s undersea capabilities for decades.
TKMS's winning bid to supply up to 12 Type 212CD submarines for Canada’s CPSP has sparked expectations of massive economic and job benefits, while different firms position themselves to secure long‑term sustainment contracts that will keep the new fleet operational and deepen Canada’s defence industrial base.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard says closer European shipyard co-operation could help meet rising naval demand. He also suggests TKMS’s MEKO A-100 corvette design could be built in Canada, supporting future fleet expansion and domestic industry.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard describes Canada’s rapid eight-month submarine competition as the toughest experience of his career. Contract talks may take six to 18 months, with the first Type 212CD proposed for 2033 and the full fleet by 2043.
Following the decision to select TKMS as the preferred supplier, the Canadian Submarine Program (CPSP) is entering its next crucial phase: Contract negotiations.
An in-depth analysis of Canada's decision to select TKMS for the $60B+ patrol submarine project, examining delivery timelines, NATO interoperability, industrial benefits, Arctic capabilities, and the strategic implications of the transatlantic partnership.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard says the hard work starts now as his company begins negotiations with Canada on the submarine contract. The deal could deliver the first of 12 submarines by 2034, with the full fleet operational by the mid-2040s.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil welcomed Canada's decision to select TKMS for its submarine program, calling it a boost for Germany's economy and a strong signal for NATO security cooperation.
TKMS has been selected to provide Canada with 12 new patrol submarines, with the first delivery expected by 2034. The deal includes significant industrial benefits and positions Canada within NATO's established submarine ecosystem.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that TKMS will supply Canada with 12 new patrol submarines in a deal worth up to $60 billion over the life of the program. The first submarine is expected to arrive by 2034.
OSI Maritime Systems and TKMS have signed an MOU establishing a collaborative framework for systems integration and maritime capability development for the CPSP. The partnership explores integrating OSI's Canadian-made ECPINS navigation software into TKMS's naval platforms.
TKMS has awarded Valbruna ASW an initial order for approximately 70 tonnes of non-magnetic submarine steel in support of its CPSP bid. The order is part of the certification process to supply high-grade steel for future submarine production.
Heirloom, TKMS and thyssenkrupp Calvion have announced plans to develop a large-scale direct air capture (DAC) hub in Alberta. The partnership aims to advance carbon removal technology while aligning with Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy under the CPSP.
German shipbuilder TKMS and Canadian company CAE have signed an agreement aimed at strengthening their collaboration on naval training, simulation and operational readiness solutions. The collaboration supports ongoing cooperation between the two companies, including activities related to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
