CAE and TKMS have entered into an agreement to develop global capabilities and technologies for maritime opportunities, further strengthening sovereign defence capacity and supporting the objectives of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS).
Building on the teaming agreement signed earlier this year between the two companies to jointly pursue the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), this extended collaboration represents a concrete step in further supporting The Royal Canadian Navy and global allies with advanced training and mission readiness capabilities.
It will equip operators with the skills and insights needed to counter evolving threats, focusing on complex maritime scenario preparation while enabling continuous capability development and advanced tactics testing to enhance readiness and sustain operational superiority in a rapidly evolving defence landscape.
“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,” CAE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Bromberg, stated.
“Achieving this objective depends on pairing advanced technology with highly skilled crews who can fully leverage their systems and respond decisively in dynamic environments.
The expanded collaboration combines TKMS’s proven submarine design and build experience with CAE’s experience in training, simulation, and mission system support, advancing Canada’s “Build-Partner-Buy” framework.
It will also contribute to sustained economic impact in Canada by leveraging CAE’s Canadian industrial footprint, including a supply chain of more than 400 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
“Modern naval operations require highly adaptive training environments that evolve alongside emerging threats,” TKMS Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Burkhard, highlighted.
“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.”