Thomas Keupp, Chief Sales Officer of TKMS: “The selection of TKMS as Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is a significant milestone. With the first trilateral planning event, we are jointly laying the foundation for a trusting and cooperative partnership with Germany, Norway, and Canada. The 212CD program combines cutting-edge technology with a shared security vision and will sustainably strengthen maritime cooperation within NATO.”
The four-day event focused on joint planning of the next program phases, the establishment of multilateral working structures, and the preparation of upcoming contract negotiations. In addition, the foundations were laid for close cooperation between the navies, procurement organizations, and industry.
With Canada’s participation, the 212CD program will evolve into a unique multinational NATO cooperation. The aim is to further enhance naval interoperability, create synergies across the entire submarine lifecycle, and sustainably strengthen maritime security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic region.
The first multilateral planning event in Kiel marks the beginning of an intensive phase of cooperation between Germany, Norway, Canada, and TKMS. In the coming weeks negotiations to formalize agreements will be undertaken, as the partners further deepen their joint planning and preparations for the next steps of program implementation.
