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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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.
A recent analysis of the two bidders for Canada’s submarine contract suggests that TKMS' submarine is better suited for the Royal Canadian Navy.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard says that building the new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy is feasible, but likely not in the near future.
German and Norwegian defence ministers met with their Canadian counterpart to advocate for TKMS to promote their 212CD submarine for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Canada could potentially construct half, or even the majority, of the twelve submarines it plans to acquire for its navy, Germany’s armament state secretary told CBC News.
Officials from the German government and TKMS state they are fully capable of meeting Canada’s ambitious deadline to deliver its first new submarine by 2035.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on an official visit in Germany, touring TKMS' site in Kiel.
TKMS is proud to be part of the downselect for the Royal Canadian Navy submarine procurement process.
Jasper Wieck, political director at the German Ministry of Defence, and Norway’s submarine program director, Capt. Oystein Storebo, recently spoke with CBC News about their proposal for Canada to join the existing German-Norwegian partnership.
A recent report highlights TKMS’ submarine expertise and examines its relevance to Canada’s upcoming submarine procurement.
