Canada Selects German Firm TKMS for Submarine Fleet Upgrade

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Canada has chosen Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 submarines, marking its largest defense procurement.
The deal, valued between $14bn and $21bn for the subs alone, aims to replace aging vessels and enhance strategic capabilities.
The first four submarines are expected by 2034.

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Canada has chosen Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 submarines, marking its largest defense procurement. The deal, valued between $14bn and $21bn for the subs alone, aims to replace aging vessels and enhance strategic capabilities. The first four submarines are expected by 2034.

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