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

The korea Herald News

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July 7, 2026

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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

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Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

S. Korea, U.S. share need to 'stably' manage Coupang issue: Seoul envoy

WASHINGTON, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States share the under...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Canada's submarine decision: Beyond Hanwha's loss in 2 minutes

After a highly publicized 10-month battle, South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has lost its bid to supply Canada with multibillion-dollar submarines to Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. Canada selected TKMS as the preferred supplier for its Canadian Patrol Submarine Project on Monday, dealing a setback to Hanwha Ocean and its consortium partner HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. But the result also showed how far South Korea’s submarine industry has advanced, as Hanwha Ocean competed head-to-he

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 Hankyoreh

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Editorial] Defense cooperation with NATO could cost Korea

[Editorial] Defense cooperation with NATO could cost Korea

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback

Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback

The Guardian

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· 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...

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Related coverage for "Hanwha's Canada submarine setback exposes NATO hurdle for Korean defense industry": Yonhap News Agency — S. Korea, U.S. share need to 'stably' manage Coupang issue: Seoul envoy. The korea Herald News — Canada's submarine decision: Beyond Hanwha's loss in 2 minutes. South China Morning Post — Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out. The Hankyoreh — [Editorial] Defense cooperation with NATO could cost Korea. Korea Times News — Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback. The Guardian — Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war