During an official visit to Ottawa, the German Defense Minister, Boris Pistoriusand the Norwegian minister, Tore Sandvikdiscussed with Canadian authorities Ottawa’s possible adherence to the program, which already has orders for six units from Germany and four from Norway. Canada intends to acquire up to 12 new submarines to replace its current fleet, and only South Korea’s Hanwha is still competing with TKMS for the billion-dollar contract.
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Pistorius highlighted that Germany seeks to strengthen industrial ties with Canada and mentioned negotiations involving offset agreements, including the possible adoption of Lockheed Martin Canada’s CMS 330 combat management system for the entire German fleet. In addition, Germany must acquire at least 18 Bombardier Global aircraft, possibly equipped with the GlobalEye surveillance system, from Swedish Saab. The minister also cited cooperation plans in the energy, raw materials and space technology sectors, with planned investments of 35 billion euros.
According to Pistorius, the Type 212CD is on schedule and within budget, with a production forecast of up to four units per year from 2027 onwards. The minister highlighted the technological advantages of the model, such as stealth characteristics and advanced propulsion, which allow for long periods submerged. He highlighted that Canada’s entry into the program would represent a strategic partnership lasting up to 50 years, involving joint construction, maintenance, crew exchanges and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Source: Naval News | Photo: X @visionergeo | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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