TKMS and CAE Sign Teaming Agreement to Support Canada's Submarine Program

TKMS and CAE signed a Teaming Agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities. Under the Teaming Agreement, the parties will jointly explore, develop, and implement training and simulation solutions for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), as well as related in-service support activities. 

The Teaming Agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration between both companies, with a particular focus on training operations, advanced simulation systems, digital and physical training infrastructure, facility management, and long-term sustainment support. The cooperation is intended to contribute to the development of a comprehensive training ecosystem that enhances operational readiness and supports lifecycle capability management for Canada’s submarine fleet. 

“Training is a critical pillar of operational effectiveness for modern naval forces,” said Oliver Burkhard, CEO at TKMS. “Through this agreement with CAE, we are strengthening our ability to deliver an integrated and sustainable training solution as part of Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project. We value CAE’s global expertise in simulation and training technologies and look forward to deepening our cooperation in support of Canada’s submarine program.”

The collaboration will draw on CAE’s experience in simulation, digital learning environments, curriculum development, resource qualification, and training systems integration. As program requirements are refined, the parties will determine the most appropriate mechanisms to implement cooperation on a program-by-program basis. 

“CAE is proud to stand with TKMS as Canada moves forward on its next generation of submarine capability,” said Matt Bromberg, President and CEO, CAE. “Submarine operations demand precision, teamwork and absolute readiness. Our core responsibility is to give the Royal Canadian Navy crews training that reflects the pressure and complexity they will face at sea. CAE has spent decades preparing naval teams around the world through advanced simulation and mission-ready training. We bring that experience, and a strong commitment to Canadian industry and this partnership. Together, we are strengthening the RCN’s readiness and supporting Canada’s long-term security.”

In addition, the Teaming Agreement provides a basis for exploring further cooperation on international and export naval programs that include training and simulation components, leveraging TKMS’s global customer base and CAE’s established training footprint worldwide. 

Under the Teaming Agreement, both companies are committed to combining their strengths to deliver sustainable, high-value solutions in support of Canada’s submarine program. The collaboration reflects TKMS’s continued commitment to working with Canadian industry partners and underscores a shared objective to enhance domestic capability development, skilled employment, and long-term economic benefits within Canada.