TKMS.
German naval vessel company
- Reports this week
- 3
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 33
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Canada, a NATO member, has tasked the TKMS company with the development of a new class of submarines, specifically aiming for a production run of 12 units.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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TKMS, a German company, is expanding its industrial partnerships in India, exploring cooperation with DRDO and partnering with a Mumbai-based firm.Some support1 report
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TKMS is involved in a potential defense procurement partnership with Norway regarding 212CD submarines.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Prime Minister announced the preferred bidder for the next fleet of submarines, with TKMS capable of supplying up to four 212CD subs by 2034.Some support1 report
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TKMS is a leading supplier of conventional submarines for NATO and is being considered for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, facing competition from companies like Hanwha.Well supported22 reports2 developments inside
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TKMS bids for the Canadian submarine project while Hyundai Group supports the South Korean proposal.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Mark Carney toured the TKMS submarine facility in Kiel and is set to make an announcement in Halifax ahead of the NATO summit.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Around TKMS this week
News at the entities that move TKMS most-
CANADA OperationalADM Aéroports de Montréal project earned ISI certification on September 28, 2026.Moves TKMS
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NATO StructuralWayne Eyre advised on national security issues, specifically regarding defense spending and the requirement to meet alliance targets for NATO.Moves TKMS
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Ottawa TransactionalA petition has been launched calling for the government to establish a recreational fishery in Ottawa.Moves TKMS
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Hanwha Ocean OperationalAn MOU was signed regarding a proposed LNG project in British Columbia, involving Hanwha Ocean, Kanata Clean Power, and Prince Rupert Port Authority.Moves TKMS
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Mark Carney TransactionalMark Carney visited India to launch CEPA talks, positioning Mexico and Canada as potential alternative markets for Indian exports.Moves TKMS
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UAE OperationalThe UAE issued a strategic directive mandating the conversion of 50% of its government operations to Agentic AI.Moves TKMS
Connections
The 19 strongest of 33, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Oliver Burkhard Structural
Oliver Burkhard serves as the chief executive of TKMS.
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CANADA Operational
Canada and TKMS are actively competing and coordinating for defense procurement contracts.
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NATO Structural
TKMS functions as a critical allied supplier, providing conventional submarines essential for NATO's operational interoperability.
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Hanwha Ocean Operational
Hanwha Ocean and TKMS are actively competing against each other for major defense and marine contracts.
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Ottawa Transactional
The governmental body in Ottawa selected TKMS to supply its new submarine fleet, establishing a major contract.
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Mark Carney Transactional
Mark Carney was involved in the selection process naming TKMS as the preferred supplier for Canadian submarine contracts.
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UAE Operational
A long-standing strategic partnership exists between the UAE and TKMS, focused on bolstering national security interests.
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Arctic Operational
TKMS submarines are designed and utilized to enable Arctic patrol missions.
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Norway Structural
TKMS is engaged in a high-value, joint design and manufacturing contract to build submarines for the government of Norway.
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Canadian Armed Forces Structural
TKMS is the preferred supplier for the Canadian Armed Forces' new submarine fleet.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation Operational
The two entities are currently exploring potential cooperative partnerships to interact in the defense sector.
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Mentioned together
Both companies are mentioned together in market research reports regarding their industry.
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CFB Esquimalt Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of a project that benefits the Pacific fleet region.
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Wismar Shared context
TKMS operates with a physical site located within the city of Wismar.
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EDGE Group Operational
The companies signed an agreement to evaluate underwater security.
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Mumbai Operational
TKMS engaged in a partnership with a company based in Mumbai.
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Kiel Shared context
TKMS is a facility located in Kiel, Germany.
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Indo-Pacific Transactional
Indo-Pacific was observed losing a submarine contract, implying a competitive interaction with TKMS.
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Government of Canada Mentioned together
The single snapshot describes the Government of Canada procuring German submarines but does not explicitly mention TKMS.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- The UAE and TKMS signed an agreement to evaluate underwater security, strengthening their long-standing partnership.
- TKMS is providing German-made Drakon submarine technology and accepting advanced Drakon submarine class vessels for the Israeli Navy.
- Israel utilizes TKMS for advanced defense projects, which are manufactured in Germany.
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
4 events- Canada, a NATO member, has tasked the TKMS company with the development of a new class of submarines, specifically aiming for a production run of 12 units.
- TKMS is involved in a potential defense procurement partnership with Norway regarding 212CD submarines.
- Prime Minister announced the preferred bidder for the next fleet of submarines, with TKMS capable of supplying up to four 212CD subs by 2034.
- Mark Carney toured the TKMS submarine facility in Kiel and is set to make an announcement in Halifax ahead of the NATO summit.
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June 2026
3 events- TKMS is a leading supplier of conventional submarines for NATO and is being considered for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, facing competition from companies like Hanwha.
- TKMS bids for the Canadian submarine project while Hyundai Group supports the South Korean proposal.
- TKMS is undergoing a procurement shift to the Meko A-200 class, driven by the urgent need to replace existing Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities for the Bundeswehr.