Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements
Canada has selected Germany's TKMS to build a new submarine fleet in one of the nation's largest-ever procurement efforts.
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Canada selected German firm TKMS, also known as ThyssenKrupp, to build its new submarine fleet in one of its largest-ever procurements. The decision was announced on July 6 and resulted in a 23% drop in shares for South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean, which had also bid on the project. The choice of TKMS has been met with local disappointment, with one defence expert calling it "unfortunate" for the Algoma Steel region in Ontario.
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Canada has chosen German firm ThyssenKrupp (TKMS) to manufacture its next fleet of submarines. This procurement occurs as Canada increases its spending within NATO.
Coverage from the BBC and Los Angeles Times highlights the scale of the deal and its connection to NATO spending. CNBC reports a significant market reaction, noting that Hanwha Ocean shares fell 23% after losing the bid.
Attention is now turning to the domestic impact of the decision. A defense expert cited by CBC describes the deal as 'unfortunate' for Algoma Steel and the Sault Ste.
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Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements BBC · 91d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Which company won the submarine contract?
Germany's ThyssenKrupp (TKMS) was selected to build the fleet.
How did the market react to the news?
Shares of Hanwha Ocean sank 23% following the loss of the bid.
What is the significance of this purchase for Canada?
It is described as one of Canada's largest-ever procurements and coincides with a boost in NATO spending.
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