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Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS for 12 Submarines in Its Largest Defence Deal Ever

The Eastern Herald

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July 7, 2026

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Canada selected Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 submarines in its largest-ever defence deal, PM Carney announced at CFB Halifax on Monday. The estimated 40-50 billion deal, made with NATO ally Norway, delivers Arctic-capable vessels by 2034 and marks a strategic turn toward European allies.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out

In a closely watched outcome, Canada on Monday chose a major German defence contractor over its South Korean competitor to build a US multibillion-dollar fleet of submarines, as mid-tier nations increasingly work together in the face of a less reliable United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa chose Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)’s package over Hanwha Ocean Company’s. The move is expected to strengthen ties between Canada and Nato, which is holding a two-day summit...

The Tribune

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· Jul 7, 2026

Canada chooses German submarines for navy fleet

Canada is designating German manufacturer TKMS as the preferred supplier for our next fleet of submarines. This will be the largest defence procurement in our nation's history and it will have enormous, lasting benefits for Canadian industries and workers, Carney said.

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Canada selects Germany’s ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending

TORONTO — Canada on Monday named Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred supplier for up to 12 submarines in what Prime Minister Mark Carney called the country’s largest military procurement. The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans. Carney said that []

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Hanwha's Canada submarine setback exposes NATO hurdle for Korean defense industry

South Korea’s failed bid to win Canada’s next-generation submarine project has highlighted both the competitiveness of its defense industry and the limits it faces in major NATO markets. On Monday, Canada named Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as the preferred bidder for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The program calls for up to 12 conventionally powered submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. Hanwha Ocean, which competed with its KSS-III-based proposal, was named the reserve bidder

Armstrong Economics

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· Jul 7, 2026

Canada Taps Germany for Naval Demand

Canada has officially selected Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred builder for a new fleet of 12 submarines. The program is expected to cost roughly C60 billion, making it one of the largest military procurements in Canadian history. Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the announcement just before the NATO summit, where member []

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 8)

Canada's decision to award its next-generation submarine program to Germany's Th...

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Related coverage for "Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS for 12 Submarines in Its Largest Defence Deal Ever": South China Morning Post — Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out. The Tribune — Canada chooses German submarines for navy fleet. DNyuz — Canada selects Germany’s ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending. The korea Herald News — Hanwha's Canada submarine setback exposes NATO hurdle for Korean defense industry. Armstrong Economics — Canada Taps Germany for Naval Demand. Yonhap News Agency — (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 8)