TKMS, EllisDon join hands on Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

February 5, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

German shipbuilding giant TKMS and Canadian construction services company EllisDon have signed a strategic teaming agreement reflecting their shared intention to develop a long-term, cooperative, and sustainable collaboration in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).

As disclosed, the partners intend to jointly explore, develop, and implement cooperation for submarine maintenance, sustainment, and training facilities. They also aim to combine their respective strengths to create sustainable, high-value infrastructure capabilities that contribute meaningfully to the CPSP.

The collaboration further reflects a joint commitment to increasing skilled employment opportunities, enhancing domestic value creation, and fostering long-term economic benefits within Canada.

“EllisDon is honoured to collaborate with TKMS on an initiative of such national significance,” said Chris Lane, Senior Vice President at EllisDon.

“By contributing our expertise in adapting complex, mission-critical infrastructure to Canadian standards, we aim to help shape a sustainable, future-ready solution that delivers long-term value for Canada’s submarine program.”

“We are proud to partner with EllisDon to explore a cooperative approach that supports Canada’s submarine ambitions,” stated Thomas Keupp, Chief Sales Officer at TKMS.

“TKMS brings decades of experience and deep know-how in submarine infrastructure requirements, and together with our partners, we aim to develop concepts that fully meet Canada’s operational and regulatory expectations.”

Within the framework of the CPSP, TKMS is expected to provide the overall infrastructure concept required for the maintenance and repair of the submarine fleet, as well as the associated training facilities for personnel.

Building on extensive experience gained over decades and in cooperation with Norwegian partners, TKMS intends to develop a comprehensive infrastructure concept aligned with Canada’s specific requirements.

To remind, TKMS recently teamed up with Seaspan, Canada’s largest shipbuilding, design, and repair company, to cooperate on CPSP.

Under the agreement, TKMS and Seaspan intend to work together as an integrated team with Canada to develop and deliver capabilities that ensure effective sustainment and lifecycle support of future submarine platforms in Canada, with an emphasis on maintaining operational readiness and supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s requirements.