The German company Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) continues to expand its partnership with local companies in order to position its Type 212CD submarine as the future platform for the Royal Canadian Navy under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). In this context, the company signed a new cooperation agreement with the Canadian firm CAE aimed at developing training and simulation solutions for the country’s future submarine capabilities.
The teaming agreement establishes a structured cooperation framework between both companies to explore, develop, and implement training and simulation systems for the CPSP, as well as activities related to in-service support. The collaboration includes areas such as training operations, advanced simulation systems, both digital and physical training infrastructure, facility management, and long-term sustainment support.
According to TKMS, the goal of this cooperation is to contribute to the development of a comprehensive training ecosystem that will enhance operational readiness and support capability management throughout the entire life cycle of Canada’s future submarine fleet. This approach aims to integrate technological and training solutions that will accompany the operation and maintenance of the submarines during their service life.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard highlighted the importance of the training component in modern naval programs. “Training is a critical pillar of operational effectiveness for modern naval forces. Through this agreement with CAE, we are strengthening our ability to deliver an integrated and sustainable training solution as part of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project,” he stated, adding that the company values CAE’s global expertise in simulation and training technologies.
For its part, the Canadian company will contribute its expertise in simulation, digital learning environments, curriculum development, human resources qualification, and the integration of training systems. As program requirements are defined, both companies will determine the most suitable mechanisms to implement cooperation at each stage of the project.
CAE’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Matt Bromberg, stated that the company aims to contribute to the development of Canada’s future submarine capability. “CAE is proud to support TKMS as Canada advances toward its next generation of submarine capability. Submarine operations demand precision, teamwork, and absolute readiness,” he noted, adding that the company has decades of experience preparing naval crews around the world through advanced simulation and mission-focused training.
The agreement also includes the possibility of exploring future cooperation in international and export naval programs that include training and simulation components. The initiative will leverage TKMS’s global customer base and CAE’s international network of training and simulation centers.
The strategy of partnering with local companies had already begun to take shape in early 2026, when TKMS signed a strategic agreement with the Canadian company Marmen to participate in the production of components for the Type 212CD submarine. In that case, the agreement established that Marmen would be responsible for manufacturing selected submarine sections and complex assemblies, integrating its high-precision manufacturing expertise into the program.
Thomas Keupp, Chief Commercial Officer of TKMS, stated at the time: “Thanks to this strategic partnership with Marmen, we are expanding our industrial presence in Canada and leveraging the strengths of Quebec’s manufacturing ecosystem. Marmen’s innovative approach will play a key role in supporting the 212CD program and the needs of the Royal Canadian Navy.”
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