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 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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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.
Coverage (4)
- Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending Los Angeles Times · 6h ago
- Hanwha Ocean shares sink 23% as it loses bid to build Canada's next fleet of submarines CNBC · 6h ago
- German submarine deal 'unfortunate' for Algoma Steel, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., region defence expert says CBC · 7h ago
- Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements BBC · 7h ago broke it first
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