Canada orders up to 12 submarines from Germany.
Canada has ordered up to twelve submarines from the German company TKMS. The deal is worth several billion euros and is happening before a NATO summit. This purchase is intended to strengthen Canada’s naval capabilities.
Canada has chosen TKMS to build the submarines. The contract is worth 10.5 billion euros, which is the largest military purchase in Canadian history. German Chancellor Merz and German Defense Minister Pistorius supported the agreement. Negotiations are expected to finish by the end of 2027, with the first submarines delivered in 2034. The deal is part of Canada’s efforts to strengthen its defense and maintain ties with NATO.
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Highlights
Canada ordered submarines from TKMS
Canada has ordered up to twelve submarines from the German shipbuilder TKMS.
Deal is worth billions of euros
The deal is valued at 10.5 billion euros and is the largest military purchase in Canadian history.
NATO summit influenced the order
Canada ordered the submarines ahead of a NATO summit.
Germany’s TKMS is favored
A report indicates that TKMS, a ThyssenKrupp subsidiary, is favored to win the contract.
Germany secured a major contract
Germany has secured a contract to supply submarines to Canada.
Perspectives
- Canada has ordered up to twelve submarines from Germany.
- The submarines will be built by TKMS, a German shipbuilder.
- The deal is worth a significant amount of money, with some estimates exceeding 20 billion euros.
- The order is being made before the NATO summit.
Some sources (NOS Nieuws, DW English, The Guardian Europe, FAZ) state the order is to replace aging submarines and bolster Canada’s naval capabilities.
NOS Nieuws, DW English, The Guardian Europe, FAZ
Other sources (Der Spiegel, ZEIT Online, tagesschau, DW Deutsch) suggest the order is a strategic move to counter potential concerns from the US government, particularly Donald Trump.
Der Spiegel, ZEIT Online, tagesschau, DW Deutsch
Several sources (EurActiv, Der Spiegel, ZEIT Online) report that Germany’s TKMS won a competition against a South Korean bidder.
EurActiv, Der Spiegel, ZEIT Online
Other sources (tagesschau, DW English, DW Deutsch) state that the deal was awarded to TKMS without a formal competition.
tagesschau, DW English, DW Deutsch
Some sources (ZEIT Online, DW English, DW Deutsch) highlight that the deal was finalized before the NATO summit.
ZEIT Online, DW English, DW Deutsch
Other sources (tagesschau, The Guardian Europe) do not explicitly state the deal was finalized before the summit.
tagesschau, The Guardian Europe