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.
The MEKO A-200 DEU is intended to strengthen the German Navy’s capabilities, particularly in anti-submarine warfare.
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.
The 212CD submarine has a diamond-shaped design, a length of around 74 metres and is built with non-magnetic steel.
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.
The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is a Government of Canada procurement initiative to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
TKMS has awarded Valbruna ASW Inc. an initial order for approximately 70 tonnes of non-magnetic submarine steel.
A German-led bid to supply Canada with Type 212CD submarines could generate a major economic benefit for the country, according to information viewed by CBC News.
Germany has said TKMS can deliver four Type 212CD submarines to the Royal Canadian Navy by 2036 if Canada selects the German bid.
TKMS and Isar Aerospace have agreed on an industrial cooperation project to establish a sovereign Canadian space launch capability.
TKMS and Elbit Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic framework for cooperation on advanced naval defence solutions.
TKMSreported record order backlog growth and higher earnings in the first half of fiscal year 2025/26, supported by rising demand for submarines, naval electronics and surface combatants.
TKMS has become the first company to receive an Approval in Principle for the design and development of an autonomous unmanned watercraft.
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