TKMS, Navantia move towards joint submarine framework by year-end to expand capacity and compete for future global naval orders
In late July, TKMS and Navantia announced that they had signed a second memorandum of understanding covering the production and commercialisation of selected future submarine projects.
TKMS raises outlook after Canada selects it for up to 12 submarines, with €20.1 billion backlog and submarine profit up 300%
TKMS has raised its full-year outlook after nine-month sales increased 19%, while its selection as preferred supplier for Canada’s planned fleet of up to 12 submarines opened the prospect of the largest single order in the German naval group’s history.
Germany, Norway and Canada start 212CD submarine planning with TKMS, moving NATO Arctic cooperation towards contract talks
Germany, Norway and Canada have begun joint planning for the 212CD submarine programme with TKMS, opening the operational phase of their multinational cooperation.
GH Power and TKMS continue clean-energy talks linked to Canada’s submarine programme after preferred-supplier selection
GH Power and TKMS are continuing preliminary talks on potential clean-energy and advanced-materials projects linked to Canada’s future submarine programme.
TKMS, Kongsberg promise CAD 167 billion Canadian industry role in 212CD submarine programme, sustainment and combat systems
TKMS is putting industrial cooperation at the centre of its Canadian Patrol Submarine Project offer.
Saab wins SEK 8.7 billion order to equip German Navy’s new MEKO A-200 DEU frigates with combat systems and sensors
Saab has secured a major order from TKMS to deliver and integrate combat systems, sensors and composite structures for four new German Navy MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates.
Bundestag Budget Committee approves procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates for the German Navy
The MEKO A-200 DEU is intended to strengthen the German Navy’s capabilities, particularly in anti-submarine warfare.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Prime Minister confirms Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, describing the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.
Canada reportedly selects German shipbuilder TKMS to build 12 new submarines for Canadian navy fleet renewal programme
The 212CD submarine has a diamond-shaped design, a length of around 74 metres and is built with non-magnetic steel.
TKMS launches Cunha Moreira, third Tamandaré frigate for Brazilian Navy, as Brazil-Germany naval programme advances in Itajaí
TKMS has launched the frigate Cunha Moreira, the third vessel in Brazil’s Tamandaré programme. The launch took place on 26 June at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, Brazil.
OSI and TKMS sign MOU to explore Canadian ECPINS navigation software for future Royal Canadian Navy patrol submarines
The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is a Government of Canada procurement initiative to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
TKMS orders non-magnetic submarine steel from Valbruna ASW to support Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
TKMS has awarded Valbruna ASW Inc. an initial order for approximately 70 tonnes of non-magnetic submarine steel.

