TKMS Floats Working with European Shipyards to Deliver Canada's Subs Faster
Oliver Burkhard says parts production with Navantia could help meet Canada’s need for up to 12 submarines faster.
- On Monday, TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard said in Ottawa that partnering with other European shipyards could accelerate Canada's submarine delivery schedule, with Navantia potentially supplying parts.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney named ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred supplier in July, with Canada planning to purchase up to 12 submarines to replace its aging Victoria-class fleet by 2027.
- Burkhard is exploring teaming up with Navantia on naval projects, noting the company's design "can be built in Canada with our design" despite submarines being built in Germany.
- University of Calgary defence expert Rob Huebert welcomed the cooperation, stating, "We need to get as many ships as possible" to replace losses if Canada faces conflict.
- Burkhard cautioned that international partnerships face protectionist obstacles, stating, "Politicians in France will always take care about French shipyards," reflecting broader political constraints on European cooperation.
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The German company discussed the next phase of the project with partner firms on Monday in Ottawa.
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TKMS floats working with European shipyards to deliver Canada’s subs faster
OTTAWA — The head of the German company chosen as the preferred bidder for Canada's next fleet of submarines says he could speed up the proposed delivery schedule by partnering with other European shipyards. TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard says he's intereste...
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TKMS floats working with European shipyards to deliver Canada's subs faster
OTTAWA - The head of the German company chosen as the preferred bidder for Canada's next fleet of submarines says he could speed up the proposed delivery schedule by partnering with other European shipyards.
The manager of the German company selected as the preferred bidder for Canada's next submarine fleet states that he could speed up the proposed delivery schedule by associating with other European shipyards.
Push for co-operation among European shipbuilders could have Canadian ripple effect
The German shipbuilder poised to supply Canada’s new submarines says it could also help build smaller warships in Canadian yards. TKMS chief Oliver Burkhard says Europe’s defence industry must embrace greater co-operation as countries race to rearm — potentially opening another door into Canada’s naval modernization.
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