TKMS inks agreement with CAE on Canadian submarine program

March 5, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

German shipbuilding major TKMS and Montreal-based global technology company CAE have signed a teaming agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities.

Under the Teaming Agreement, the parties will jointly explore, develop, and implement training and simulation solutions for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), as well as related in-service support activities.

Furthermore, both companies are committed to combining their strengths to deliver sustainable, high-value solutions in support of Canada’s submarine program.

Specifically, the deal will establish a structured framework for collaboration between both companies, with a particular focus on training operations, advanced simulation systems, digital and physical training infrastructure, facility management, and long-term sustainment support.

The cooperation is intended to contribute to the development of a comprehensive training ecosystem that enhances operational readiness and supports lifecycle capability management for Canada’s submarine fleet.

“Training is a critical pillar of operational effectiveness for modern naval forces,” said Oliver Burkhard, CEO at TKMS.

“Through this agreement with CAE, we are strengthening our ability to deliver an integrated and sustainable training solution as part of Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project. We value CAE’s global expertise in simulation and training technologies and look forward to deepening our cooperation in support of Canada’s submarine program.”

“CAE is proud to stand with TKMS as Canada moves forward on its next generation of submarine capability,” said Matt Bromberg, President and CEO, CAE.

“Submarine operations demand precision, teamwork and absolute readiness. Our core responsibility is to give the Royal Canadian Navy crews training that reflects the pressure and complexity they will face at sea.“

In addition, the Teaming Agreement provides a basis for exploring further cooperation on international and export naval programs that include training and simulation components.

The collaboration comes on the back of the recent announcement when TKMS signed two cooperation agreements with Indigenous organizations from across Canada, establishing a Pan-Canadian framework to support the CPSP.