By choosing to participate in the 212CD program, Canada will become an equal partner in an established submarine cooperation with Norway and Germany. The program facilitates joint development, standardization, and long-term operational effect for allied nations.

In a statement, Canada said its submarine program would include up to 12 modern submarines, and that it would conclude contracting no later than the end of 2027, with the first four submarines to be delivered ahead of schedule, in 2034.

“This is a big milestone for the 212CD program and for the industrial cooperation between Canada, Norway and Germany. KONGSBERG has world-leading combat system experience spanning decades, and we look forward to contributing further to a program that strengthens allied underwater capabilities,” said Eirik Lie, CEO of KONGSBERG.

KONGSBERG is a key partner in the program and a significant supplier for the combat system on board the 212CD submarines. Through the company kta naval systems, KONGSBERG supplies key elements for the ORCCA® combat system, which is being developed for the 212CD submarines.

KONGSBERG is already well established in Canada through existing operations, deliveries, and cooperation with Canadian customers and industry partners. As part of the ongoing work, KONGSBERG will make further investments and further develop the industrial cooperation with Canadian industry.

212CD, delivered by Germany’s TKMS, is a multinational submarine program for the development and acquisition of modern conventional submarines. The program represents long-term industrial and technological cooperation between allied nations and key industrial partners from the participating nations.

Kta naval systems is owned by KONGSBERG, TKMS, and Atlas Elektronik. The joint venture was established in 2017 to develop next-generation combat systems in non-nuclear submarines. Kta naval systems develops, produces, and maintains combat systems for submarines from TKMS.