CBC Politics
Submarine showdown: Carney poised to choose Canada's next submarine fleet
Canada is on the verge of its most consequential defence procurement decision in decades, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to name the winner of a submarine contract worth over $100 billion ahead of the NATO summit. The choice between Germany's TKMS and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean will determine not just the makeup of Canada's future naval fleet, but also the country's industrial priorities and key defence alliances. The announcement signals Ottawa's commitment to a major military modernization at a moment of heightened global security pressure.
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Globe and Mail
Winner of high-stakes competition to build Canada 12 submarines to be announced Monday, sources say
Canada is set to reveal the winner of a landmark contract to build 12 submarines, a decision that will reshape the country's naval capabilities for decades to come. The fleet will give Canada an unprecedented ability to operate covertly along its vast coastlines, a critical advantage in an era of heightened Arctic and Pacific tensions. The announcement marks one of the most consequential defence procurement decisions in Canadian history.
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Globe and Mail
Ottawa picks Germany’s TKMS to build Canada’s new submarines, sources say
Canada has selected German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to construct its next fleet of submarines, marking a landmark defence procurement decision for the country. The contract, expected to be worth billions, represents one of the most significant military acquisitions in Canadian history. Prime Minister Carney is set to formalize the announcement in Halifax today.
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