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Carney names Germany’s TKMS preferred submarine bidder
HALIFAX — Prime Minister Mark Carney has named German submarine manufacturer TKMS as the preferred bidder to supply the navy’s next fleet of subs. Carney confirmed the news at a Canadian Armed Forces base in Halifax today, stopping on his way to the annual NATO summit in Turkey. The prime minister says it was a [] The post Carney names Germany’s TKMS preferred submarine bidder appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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The Guardian
· Jul 6, 2026
Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war
TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato tiesCanada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week.On Monday the prime minister, Mark Carney, announced the winner of a tightly contested battle for the lucrative government contract to replace their fleet of ageing, secondhand subs, most of which are undergoing maintenance. Continue reading...
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 10, 2026
Canada cozies to Europe with German sub pick
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a multi-billion-dollar contract to replace Canada’s submarine fleet will be awarded to Germany and Norway, marking the largest contract of its kind in Canadian history. The choice though, goes beyond the subs themselves and sends broader signals to who Carney is eyeing to create lasting trade relations with. Host Caryn [] The post Canada cozies to Europe with German sub pick appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Loonie Politics
· Jul 7, 2026
Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money
VICTORIA — The federal government’s submarine contract with a German company offers a “tremendous amount of opportunity” to propel British Columbia’s shipping industry, political and business leaders say. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Halifax on Monday that Canada has chosen German defence manufacturer TKMS as the preferred supplier of up 12 submarines, with both [] The post Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money appeared first on Loonie Politics.
CBC News
· Jul 6, 2026
Carney to choose Germany and Norway to build Canada's submarines
Carney to choose Germany and Norway to build Canada's submarines
South China Morning Post
· 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...
DNyuz
· 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 []
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Related coverage for "Carney names Germany’s TKMS preferred submarine bidder": The Guardian — Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war. CityNews Montreal — Canada cozies to Europe with German sub pick. Loonie Politics — Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money. CBC News — Carney to choose Germany and Norway to build Canada's submarines. South China Morning Post — Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out. DNyuz — Canada selects Germany’s ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending