--- title: "Launch of trilateral cooperation: Germany, Norway, Canada and TKMS begin planning phase for the 212CD program" url: /news/article/launch-of-trilateral-cooperation-germany-norway-canada-and-tkms-begin-planning-phase-for-the-212cd-program description: A four-day planning event brought together representatives from the partner countries and TKMS in Kiel. The event marked the operational launch of the… image: "https://www.tkmsgroup.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_20260727_AXL_KN_123097_header_67d8491176.jpg" date: 2025-06-27 modified: 2025-10-15 type: article site: TKMS Group locale: en_GB.utf8 --- # Launch of trilateral cooperation: Germany, Norway, Canada and TKMS begin planning phase for the 212CD program Launch of trilateral cooperation: Germany, Norway, Canada and TKMS begin planning phase for the 212CD program ================================================================================================================ 10.08.26 - A four-day planning event brought together representatives from the partner countries and TKMS in Kiel. - The event marked the operational launch of the multilateral cooperation. - The focus was on jointly planning the next program phases, establishing multitlateral working structures, and preparing for contract negotiations. **Kiel, August 10, 2026** – Representatives from Germany, Norway, Canada, TKMS, KONGSBERG and Multiconsult met in Kiel at the end of July for the first joint planning event for the 212CD program. The event marks the operational start of multilateral cooperation among the partners, only three weeks after TKMS’s selection as Preferred Supplier in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Thomas Keupp, Chief Sales Officer of TKMS: *“The selection of TKMS as Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is a significant milestone. With the first trilateral planning event, we are jointly laying the foundation for a trusting and cooperative partnership with Germany, Norway and Canada. The 212CD program combines cutting-edge technology with a shared security vision and will sustainably strengthen maritime cooperation within NATO.”* The four-day event focused on joint planning of the next program phases, the establishment of multilateral working structures, and the preparation of upcoming contract negotiations. In addition, the foundations were laid for close cooperation between the navies, procurement organizations and industry. With Canada’s participation, the 212CD program will evolve into a unique multinational NATO cooperation. The aim is to further enhance naval interoperability, create synergies across the entire submarine lifecycle, and sustainably strengthen maritime security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic region. The first multilateral planning event in Kiel marks the beginning of an intensive phase of cooperation between Germany, Norway, Canada and TKMS. In the coming weeks negotiations to formalize agreements will be undertaken, as the partners further deepen their joint planning and preparations for the next steps of program implementation. Downloads ----------- Press release PDF (72 KB) [ ](/fileadmin/website/news-and-press/2026/08_august/Team212CD_and_Canada_begin_planning_phase_for_the_212CD_program/Press_Release_I_Team212CD_and_Canada_begin_planning_phase_for_the_212CD_program.pdf "Press_Release_I_Team212CD_and_Canada_begin_planning_phase_for_the_212CD_program.pdf") Pressemitteilung PDF (63 KB) [ ](/fileadmin/website/news-and-press/2026/08_august/Team212CD_and_Canada_begin_planning_phase_for_the_212CD_program/Pressemitteilung_I_Team212CD_und_Kanada_starten_Planungsphase_f%C3%BCr_212CD-Programm.pdf "Pressemitteilung_I_Team212CD_und_Kanada_starten_Planungsphase_für_212CD-Programm.pdf") ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/a/7/csm_20260727_AXL_KN_123097_d691be9767.jpg) JPG (2 MB) [ ](/fileadmin/website/news-and-press/2026/08_august/Team212CD_and_Canada_begin_planning_phase_for_the_212CD_program/20260727_AXL_KN_123097.jpg "20260727_AXL_KN_123097.jpg") Contact for media ------------------- ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/1/csm_TKMS_Ettwig_Stefan1_square_9597acbb72.jpeg "Stefan Ettwig") ### Stefan Ettwig *Chief Communications Officer / Chief of Staff* - [ +49 431 700-4136 ](tel:+494317004136) - [stefan.ettwig(at)tkmsgroup.com](#) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_TKMS_Beyer__Nils_square_a6a3d1ba3d.jpg "Nils Beyer") ### Nils Beyer *Vice President External & Internal Communications* - [ +49 174 1613 587 ](tel:+491741613587) - [nils.beyer(at)tkmsgroup.com](#) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/7/csm_TKMS_Gibbs_James_square_9eed3f9106.jpg "James Gibbs") ### James Gibbs *Senior Financial Communications Manager* - [ +49 151 16681663 ](tel:+4915116681663) - [james.gibbs(at)tkmsgroup.com](#)