# Canada Selects TKMS for Submarine Program

Canada named ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) its preferred supplier on July 6, 2026, for the procurement of up to 12 Type 212CD submarines. As of October 6, negotiations were ongoing, and no contract value or final award had been stated. A key procurement issue is how Canada will secure industrial participation and access to the German-Norwegian program’s supply chain, creating potential opportunities for contractors beyond submarine construction itself.

- Companies with capabilities in space-based communications and sensing, systems integration, Arctic testing, maritime domain awareness, or undersea infrastructure protection can pursue roles connected to the program and its broader supply chain.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the preferred-supplier selection from a final contract award; negotiations are still defining Canada’s participation and integration into the trilateral program.
- The competition included Hanwha Ocean, while Kongsberg is identified as a Type 212CD program supplier. Contractors can assess how their offerings fit the Canada-Germany-Norway industrial and technical ecosystem.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of National Defence (DND)
- Government of Canada
- Government of Germany
- Government of Norway

### Vendors
- ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) (preferred supplier)
- Hanwha Ocean (competing bidder)
- Kongsberg (Type 212CD program supplier)

### Sources
- [
      Canada’s Submarines: Partner or Customer in the North Atlantic?
      
        
          - Centre for International Governance Innovation
        
      
    ](https://www.cigionline.org/articles/canadas-submarines-partner-or-customer-in-the-north-atlantic) - Centre for International Governance Innovation