在激烈的竞标结束后，加拿大总理马克·卡尼宣布选择德国蒂森克虏伯海洋系统公司（TKMS）作为中标方，由其负责建造 12 艘新型高科技柴油电力潜艇 [1]。该合同旨在取代加拿大海军目前仅存的 4 艘二手维多利亚级潜艇舰队，其中已有 3 艘处于维修状态 [1]。
这一采购项目的价值超过 120 亿美元，若计入后续维护总成本，预计将突破 700 亿美元 [1]。此次签约的主要目的是增强加拿大在北极地区的监视能力，并深化其与北约的军事联系 [1]。
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the nation has selected Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) following a competitive bidding process [1]. The agreement involves the construction of 12 new high-tech diesel-electric submarines, with an estimated contract value exceeding $12 billion for the vessels alone and total lifecycle costs potentially surpassing $70 billion [1]. This procurement aims to replace Canada's aging fleet of second-hand Victoria-class submarines, three of which are currently undergoing repairs while only four remain operational in service [1]. The acquisition is designed to enhance surveillance capabilities in Arctic regions and strengthen military ties with NATO allies [1].