Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war
Canada selected Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to supply 12 advanced submarines in a deal exceeding $12 billion, announced Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday. This contract, part of a multibillion-dollar initiative, aims to strengthen Canada's NATO ties amid plans for increased defense spending, with total costs potentially surpassing $70 billion over 50 years.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 16:41 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 20:50 UTC
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