Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for historic submarine buy, in nod to Europe
The firm had offered its Type 212CD submarine which is being built for both Germany and Norway, beating a competing bid from South Korea's Hanwha Ocean.
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Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa
“Canada opting for the 212CD would mean to consistently and sustainably pursue the transatlantic path towards closer integration of our economies.”
