TKMS.
German naval vessel company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 35
What's happening
Active this week
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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 report1 development inside
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A joint venture involving TKMS is supporting the Indian Navy's underwater programs.Some support1 report
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gasTOPS, TKMS, and Anschütz signed an MoU to collaborate on building a Canadian-led submarine sustainment enterprise.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The UAE and TKMS signed an agreement to evaluate underwater security, strengthening their long-standing partnership.Some support1 report
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TKMS is providing German-made Drakon submarine technology and accepting advanced Drakon submarine class vessels for the Israeli Navy.Some support2 reports
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Israel utilizes TKMS for advanced defense projects, which are manufactured in Germany.Some support1 report
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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
Gone quiet
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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
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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.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching TKMS
Events traced to TKMS, step by step, newest first- Increased Arctic military focus may boost demand for TKMS vesselsIncreased Arctic military focus may boost demand for TKMS vesselsPossible
- Hanwha Ocean's new steel tech may intensify competition with TKMSHanwha Ocean's new steel tech could intensify competition with TKMSPossible
Explainers that pass through TKMS
TKMS is a step on the way to someone elseAround TKMS this week
News at the entities that move TKMS most-
CANADA OperationalA high-profile meeting was held in Ottawa where MCK prioritized direct relations with Quebec.Moves TKMS
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NATO StructuralTürkiye mobilizes personnel in Antalya, led by Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, potentially related to NATO activities.Moves TKMS
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Ottawa TransactionalFederal budget earmarks funds for highway construction in the Northwest Territories.Moves TKMS
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UAE OperationalUAE seeks investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh as Google plans data center projects in the state.Moves TKMS
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Mark Carney TransactionalJennie Carignan, the new Chief of the Defence Staff, attended a ceremony alongside Louise Arbour, Mark Carney, and Diana Fox.Moves TKMS
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Norway StructuralNorway, Denmark, and Poland are increasing their defense spending, with Poland ranking among NATO's top spenders.Moves TKMS
Connections
The 21 strongest of 35, 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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Ottawa Transactional
The governmental body in Ottawa selected TKMS to supply its new submarine fleet, establishing a major contract.
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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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UAE Operational
A long-standing strategic partnership exists between the UAE and TKMS, focused on bolstering national security interests.
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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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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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Arctic Operational
TKMS submarines are designed and utilized to enable Arctic patrol missions.
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gasTOPS Operational
The entities have a teaming agreement for collaborative operations.
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Indian Navy Structural
TKMS is involved in a joint venture that supplies and supports the Indian Navy's underwater programs.
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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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EDGE Group Operational
The companies signed an agreement to evaluate underwater security.
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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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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Mentioned together
Both companies are mentioned together in market research reports regarding their industry.
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Mumbai Operational
TKMS engaged in a partnership with a company based in Mumbai.
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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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Kiel Shared context
TKMS is a facility located in Kiel, Germany.
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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 beganNovember 2026
2 eventsSeptember 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 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- TKMS is involved in a potential defense procurement partnership with Norway regarding 212CD submarines.
- 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.
- 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.
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.