TKMS and Cohere, a leading security-first enterprise AI company, have signed a Teaming Agreement to jointly explore the integration of advanced AI technologies into the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Through the collaboration, the companies will assess opportunities to apply state-of-the-art language and data-driven models to support decision-support workflows, onboard information management, training environments, and secure naval interfaces. The initiative aligns with Canada’s future submarine requirements and modernization priorities.
“Canada’s next-generation submarine project presents an opportunity to bring the most modern and reliable technologies to the Royal Canadian Navy. Cohere’s expertise in trustworthy AI models aligns perfectly with our vision and together, we aim to enhance the user experience and operational efficiency of future crews while maintaining the highest security and safety standards,” said Thomas Keupp, Chief Sales Officer, TKMS.
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Download free sample pages More informationThe partnership will focus on research, prototyping, and evaluation activities. Both organisations emphasize that any AI-enabled capabilities will adhere to the strict security, compliance, and operational demands of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Government of Canada.
"Submarines are the ultimate high-stakes workplace. Through our partnership with TKMS, we’re embedding critical solutions that empower sailors to act decisively," said Dave Ferris, VP of Americas and Global Public Sector at Cohere. “Our technology will help the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project to meet stringent demands for precision, security, and streamlined operations, while reducing cognitive load.”
By bringing together TKMS’s proven submarine engineering expertise with Cohere’s leading enterprise AI technology, the Teaming Agreement represents a significant step toward delivering next-generation digital capabilities tailored to the needs of Canada’s maritime forces. It also reinforces TKMS’s commitment to integrating Canadian companies into its supply chain throughout the entire life cycle of its platforms, underlining its belief that “submarine building is nation building.”
