Canada Picks German Firm for New Submarine Fleet, South Korean Competitor Loses Out Canada has chosen German firm Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to build its new submarine fleet over its South Korean competitor Hanwha Ocean Company.
The decision, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, marks a significant shift in Canada's naval strategy and reflects the country's growing unease with the US as a reliable partner.
The selection of TKMS is part of a broader trend of nations exploring alternative partnerships to counter the uncertainty created by recent US actions.