Type 212CD
Coverage of Type 212CD in the Nexus archive.
- Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for historic submarine buy, in nod to Europe
Canada has selected Germany's TKMS to build 12 new submarines under the country's largest defense procurement, beating Hanwha Ocean's bid. The project, expected to cost up to $70 billion including long-term costs, will replace Canada's aging Victoria-class submarines with TKMS's Type 212CD model, with the first submarine arriving in 2033.
- Canada expects submarine decision ‘in 30 days,’ procurement chief says
Canada expects to select a preferred bidder for a submarine procurement program within 30 days, with Germany’s TKMS and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean competing for the contract. The decision is part of Canada’s plan to replace its aging submarine fleet and enhance Arctic and oceanic patrol capabilities.
- All for one: Norway, Germany sell Canada on shared submarine fleet
Germany and Norway are intensifying their bid for Canada’s submarine contract by offering the Type 212CD as part of a shared NATO fleet. They have surrendered production slots to accelerate delivery and counter South Korea's competitive advantage.