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Germany hails Canada's choice of Thyssenkrupp submarines
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Germany hails Canada's choice of Thyssenkrupp submarines

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Germany celebrates Canada's decision to acquire German-Norwegian submarines from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
  • Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the deal as a strong signal of transatlantic and European cooperation in defense.
  • The acquisition will create the world's largest and most modern conventional submarine fleet, involving Canada, Germany, and Norway for decades.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul celebrated Canada's decision to select submarines from the German company Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), a move announced just before the NATO summit in Ankara.

The Prime Minister Mark Carney has just announced that Canada has opted for the acquisition of German and Norwegian-made 212CD class submarines.

— Friedrich MerzGerman Chancellor announcing Canada's decision.

"The Prime Minister Mark Carney has just announced that Canada has opted for the acquisition of German and Norwegian-made 212CD class submarines," Merz stated in a press release. He emphasized that the Canadian government's choice sends a clear message of transatlantic and European cooperation in the defense industry. Merz described the deal as a significant strategic project that will bind Canada, Germany, and Norway together for decades, extending beyond security and defense policy.

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed his pleasure with Canada's selection, noting it as a clear signal of cohesion within the transatlantic alliance. He referred to the chosen systems as "the best conventional submarines in the world." Wadephul believes that Canada, Norway, and Germany are now entering a "new chapter in defense and industry policy."

Before the NATO summit that begins tomorrow, the Canadian government thus sends a clear signal of transatlantic and European cooperation in the defense industry.

— Friedrich MerzChancellor Merz commenting on the geopolitical significance of Canada's choice.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius added that the acquisition will lead to the creation of the "largest and most modern conventional submarine fleet in the world." He highlighted the potential for rapid information exchange and analysis among the up to 24 submarines operating in the North Atlantic, Arctic, and Far North.

This is a major strategic project that will unite Canada, Germany, and Norway for decades.

— Friedrich MerzChancellor Merz describing the long-term implications of the submarine deal.

The Canadian program plans to acquire up to 12 conventionally powered submarines based on the 212CD model, developed by TKMS in cooperation with Norway. This acquisition aims to replace Canada's aging fleet and enhance surveillance capabilities in the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific regions. The contract is estimated to be worth up to 30 billion Canadian dollars (approximately 18.45 billion euros) for the submarines, with potential to reach 50 billion.

I am pleased that we were able to convince Canada of our German-Norwegian proposal within the framework of the Canadian submarine program. With this, Canada has sent a clear signal of cohesion within the transatlantic alliance.

— Johann WadephulGerman Foreign Minister expressing satisfaction with the deal.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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