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Canada Eyes 12 Submarines to Boost Defense Resilience

10/5/2025

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Canada plans to acquire 12 submarines, with local production potential, per German Armaments Secretary Jens Plötner.
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Hanwha Ocean are the two bidders.
A Canadian maintenance facility is needed to service the submarines and boost resilience.
The Defence Investment Agency aims to streamline procurement and deepen allied partnerships. Prime Minister Mark Carney says it will strengthen Canada's defense.

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Canada plans to acquire 12 submarines, with local production potential, per German Armaments Secretary Jens Plötner.
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Hanwha Ocean are the two bidders.
A Canadian maintenance facility is needed to service the submarines and boost resilience.
The Defence Investment Agency aims to streamline procurement and deepen allied partnerships. Prime Minister Mark Carney says it will strengthen Canada's defense.