Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements
Canada has selected Germany's TKMS to build its new submarine fleet in one of the nation's largest-ever procurements.
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The brief
Canada has chosen the German firm ThyssenKrupp (TKMS) to construct a new fleet of submarines. This procurement occurs as Canada increases its spending within NATO.
Coverage from the BBC, Los Angeles Times, and CNBC highlights the scale of the deal and its immediate financial impact. Specifically, shares of Hanwha Ocean fell 23% after losing the bid.
Attention now turns to the domestic impact within Canada, as a defense expert cited by CBC describes the deal as 'unfortunate' for the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario region and Algoma Steel.
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Quick answers
Which company won the submarine contract?
The German firm ThyssenKrupp (TKMS) was selected.
How did the market react to the decision?
Shares of Hanwha Ocean sank 23% following the loss of the bid.
What is the strategic context of this procurement?
The Los Angeles Times reports this move comes as Canada boosts its NATO spending.
Coverage (4)
- Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending Los Angeles Times · 5h ago
- Hanwha Ocean shares sink 23% as it loses bid to build Canada's next fleet of submarines CNBC · 5h ago
- German submarine deal 'unfortunate' for Algoma Steel, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., region defence expert says CBC · 5h ago
- Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements BBC · 5h ago
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