TKMS welcomed the Government of Canada's decision to select Team 212CD as the Preferred Supplier ... TKMS expects to deliver the first 212CD submarine by 2033.
According to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office, the proposed GermanTKMS 212CD ...The Canadian government and TKMS will now enter negotiations to finalize contracts and arrangements.
Foreign Minister Wadephul issued the following statement on the decision by the Canadian Government to join the German-Norwegian submarine cooperation, with TKMS as the preferred supplier..
The deal will see TKMS construct diesel-electric submarines to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's current fleet of four second-hand vessels, according to Canadian officials.Strategic rationale ... "Canada must be able to defend itself," he said ... ....
TKMS's profitable growth path will be supported by an increase of the current order backlog by more than 50%, with the first boat delivered by 2033...Last year our independence marked the beginning of a new era for TKMS.