Canada has selected German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems… (канада · карни · подлодка)
Canada has selected German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier for building up to 12 diesel-electric submarines, marking its largest defense procurement in history. The decision follows a competitive tender against South Korea's Hanwha Ocean and is part of Canada's broader plan to increase military spending and strengthen NATO ties.
Consensus
- Canada has selected TKMS as the preferred supplier for building up to 12 submarines.
- The project will replace four aging Victoria-class submarines previously purchased from Britain.
- The decision was announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney before the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8, 2024.
- TKMS outperformed South Korea's Hanwha Ocean in the tender process.
- The new submarines are diesel-electric and designed for Arctic operations.
- The project is expected to involve tens of billions of dollars in investment.
- Canada plans to increase defense spending, with a target of 5% of GDP by 2035.
Points of divergence
- The contract will take several months to sign and Canada retains the right to work with Hanwha Ocean if negotiations with TKMS fail, which is described as a 'backup supplier'. — kommersant
- Kanada's defense spending target is 5% of GDP by 2035 and has already committed to reaching 4% by 2030. — interfax
- The first submarines are expected to be delivered by 2035, not 2033 as stated in Kommersant. — vedomosti
- The total cost of the program including construction and long-term maintenance could reach up to 60 trillion won ($39.1 billion). — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Canada to acquire 12 submarines from German manufacturer — Коммерсантъ
- German TKMS outbid Hanwha Ocean in tender for submarine supply to Canada — Интерфакс
- Canada Decides to Sign Contract with German TKMS for Construction of 12 Submarines — Ведомости