thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is establishing a representative office in Canada to strengthen local partnerships and enhance its presence. This milestone in the 212CD project reflects its commitment in supporting the Canadian Navy’s needs.
The Ottawa office will facilitate closer collaboration with current and potential customers, ensuring tailored solutions for Canada’s naval operations.
“Our representative office in Canada has the potential to become a hub for North America in the long term. We want to raise our profile and underline our commitment beyond our project plans – because we are here to stay; we are not just interested in a contract – we are interested in a long-term strategic partnership with Canada,” stated Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in a press release. “We are seeing growing international demand for modern, reliable system solutions and are convinced that the 212CD-Class can play a key role here.”
Production of 212CD submarines for Germany and Norway remains on schedule, with Germany expanding its order in late 2024. Internationally, Singapore has signed a contract for two more submarines, contributing to thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’ order book growth to approximately €18 billion. Norway and Canada share operational priorities for the 212CD, which can integrate into global security missions across bilateral, multinational, and NATO frameworks.