German Navy to purchase Canada’s CMS 330 under $1 billion deal

November 24, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić

The German Navy has selected Lockheed Martin Canada’s combat management system 330 (CMS 330) for its surface fleet, marking a major boost in bilateral defense cooperation and naval interoperability.

The government-to-government contract, projected to exceed a value of $1 billion, reinforces defence procurement cooperation between Canada and Germany.

Developed in Canada and used by the Royal Canadian Navy and other navies, CMS 330 integrates shipboard sensors, weapons, and communications to provide real-time situational awareness and coordinated decision-making. The system’s open architecture ensures it remains adaptable to evolving operational requirements in a complex global security environment.

Through their common use of CMS 330, German and Canadian navies want to achieve an enhanced level of collaboration that will strengthen the security of both countries.

“We are honoured that CMS 330 has been selected by the German Navy, and we appreciate the trust that the German Ministry of Defence has placed in Canadian expertise,” said Glenn Copeland, General Manager, Lockheed Martin Canada Rotary and Mission Systems.

“This milestone demonstrates the global export potential of Canadian technology and showcases how our team continues to deliver on decades of Canadian innovation that enhances customer mission effectiveness and allied cooperation.”

Lockheed Martin Canada will work closely with German industry, beginning with prime subcontractor Hensoldt, to integrate the system into the German fleet.

“CCC is proud to facilitate this landmark contract between Canada and Germany, which not only strengthens our defence partnership but also delivers significant economic benefits for Canadians. Through our government-to-government expertise, CCC is helping Canadian innovation to reach global partners—expanding trade opportunities and supporting a strong, skilled workforce at home. This agreement reinforces Canada’s defence industrial base and sets a precedent for future collaborations that combine security objectives with economic growth,” Bobby Kwon, President and CEO, CCC, concluded.

In July 2024, Canada, Germany and Norway signed a trilateral partnership centring on maritime security cooperation in the North Atlantic. At the June 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Denmark joined the partnership.