TKMS and CAE join hands on naval training and simulation solutions

June 1, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

German shipbuilder TKMS and Canadian company CAE have signed an agreement aimed at strengthening their collaboration on naval training, simulation and operational readiness solutions.

The collaboration is intended to support the development of advanced training solutions capable of preparing naval personnel to respond to evolving asymmetric threats, including drone swarms, fast inshore attack craft and a growing range of unmanned systems.

The companies also plan to explore capabilities that support continuous operational development, advanced tactics testing and preparation for complex maritime scenarios.

The agreement supports ongoing cooperation between the two companies, including activities related to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) and establishes a pathway for future services and collaboration opportunities.

Specifically, the collaboration will enable TKMS’s expertise in advanced naval platform design and lifecycle support to be combined with CAE’s capabilities in advanced training, mission system support, and long-term sustainment capabilities simulation.

The agreement will also allow the parties to work more efficiently in exploring and defining future service arrangements.

“Modern naval operations require highly adaptive training environments that evolve alongside emerging threats,” said Oliver Burkhard, CEO at TKMS.

“This agreement with CAE represents an important step in strengthening our collaboration and expanding our ability to deliver integrated naval training and simulation solutions. By combining our expertise, we are well positioned to support operational readiness and long-term capability development for naval forces operating in increasingly complex environments.”

“Our priority is to ensure global defence forces, including the Royal Canadian Navy, benefit from advanced training, mission system support, and long-term sustainment capabilities,” stated Matthew Bromberg, President and CEO at CAE.

“Achieving this objective depends on pairing advanced technology with highly skilled crews who can fully leverage their systems and respond decisively in dynamic environments.”