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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Gastops and TKMS have joined forces to support Canada’s next-generation patrol submarines, launching a dedicated Automation System In-Service Support (ASISS) Centre of Excellence. Backed by AI-driven insights from CORSphere, the partnership aims to boost fleet readiness, optimize maintenance, and ensure long-term operational performance for the Royal Canadian Navy’s CPSP program.
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.
