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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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).
The race to build Canada's next submarine fleet is on its final lap as the federal government evaluates two rival bids. South Korea's Hanwha Oceans and Germany's TKMS have fought tooth and nail in an unusually short competition to supply the Royal Canadian Navy with some 12 submarines.
Germany and Norway are intensifying their bid for Canada's submarine contract, pitching the Type 212CD as part of a shared NATO fleet. The allies have even surrendered production slots to accelerate delivery, highlighting a growing effort to counter South Korea's advantage.
Germany's defence minister says submarine maker TKMS can deliver four Type 212-CD submarines to Canada by 2036, matching a key South Korean promise by reallocating boats from German and Norwegian orders. The bid also includes billions in proposed industrial investments.
TKMS and Isar Aerospace have agreed on an industrial cooperation project to establish a sovereign Canadian space launch capability. The collaboration is linked to TKMS's bid for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, supporting multi-domain operations from seabed to space.
German submarine maker TKMS says it has reached an agreement with General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada on setting up an undersea research centre in Canada called Arctic Sentinel. It will focus on underwater surveillance technology for the Arctic with both civilian and military applications.
German submarine builder TKMS has partnered with Quebec-based Finkl Steel - Sorel to supply specialized forged steel components for next-generation submarines under Canada’s procurement program. The agreement is part of TKMS’s strategy to strengthen its Canadian supply chain by integrating local industry into its production network, even as the submarines are built abroad. The partnership is contingent on the company securing a contract for Canada’s new fleet, which is driving a series of domestic industrial collaborations across the country.
