Canada reviews TKMS 212CD submarine bid as Prime Minister Carney visits Kiel shipyard
The Canadian delegation, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Defence Minister David McGuinty, visited the TKMS shipyard in Kiel on 26 August.
Canada selects TKMS and Hanwha Ocean as top bidders for multibillion-dollar submarine contract
Canada has identified Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as the leading contenders for a multibillion-dollar submarine contract.
TKMS says Brazil’s first Tamandaré-class frigate completes sea trials ahead of 2025 delivery
The Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate, Tamandaré, has successfully completed sea trials off the country’s coast, according to German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
TKMS achieves record €18.5 billion order backlog as spin-off paves way for independence
As of 30 June 2025, TKMS’s order backlog stood at a record level of €18.5 billion. The company stated it therefore expects capacity utilisation to continue until the 2040s.
thyssenkrupp shareholders approve spin-off of TKMS to create independent maritime defence company
At an Extraordinary General Meeting, shareholders of thyssenkrupp AG approved the spin-off of its marine division, TKMS, marking the creation of a new, independent systems provider for the maritime defence sector.
Mitsubishi to build new frigates for Royal Australian Navy, beating TKMS’ MEKO A200 design
On 5 August, the Australian Government selected the modernised Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general-purpose frigate fleet.
TKMS prepares for stock market listing ahead of spin-off decision
German naval shipbuilder TKMS is intensifying preparations to become an independent, listed company, with a shareholder vote scheduled for 8 August to decide on its planned spin-off from thyssenkrupp AG.
TKMS secures €800 million contract to modernise German Navy’s Type 212A submarines
German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a major €800 million contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw).
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems rebrands as TKMS, marking key step towards independence
On 4 June 2025, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems officially launched its new brand, TKMS, during a major event at its Kiel shipyard, attended by thousands of employees and guests.
tkMS pitches 212CD submarine for Royal Canadian Navy and opens office in Ottawa
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has opened a representative office in Ottawa to deepen cooperation with Canadian stakeholders and reinforce its local footprint.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Kongsberg sign new cooperation agreement to bolster defence partnership
The agreement outlines plans to explore long-term cooperation across multiple military domains.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Saab Australia sign MoU to explore collaboration on MEKO A-200 frigate
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saab Australia, strengthening their ongoing cooperation in naval defence.