Canada selects 212CD submarines
KONGSBERG plays a vital role in the 212CD submarine programme, contributing significantly as a supplier of the advanced combat systems integrated aboard these modern vessels. Through its subsidiary, kta naval systems, KONGSBERG is tasked with providing essential components for the ORCCA® combat system, specifically designed for the 212CD submarines.
With a robust presence in Canada characterized by existing operations and partnerships, KONGSBERG is poised to invest further into the local industrial landscape and enhance collaborations with Canadian industry stakeholders.
The 212CD programme, managed by Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), is a collaborative international effort aimed at developing and acquiring cutting-edge conventional submarines. This initiative underscores a commitment to long-term industrial and technological synergy among allied nations alongside key industry partners.
Kta naval systems, a joint venture established in 2017 by KONGSBERG, TKMS, and Atlas Elektronik, focuses on the innovation of next-generation combat systems for non-nuclear submarines. The organization is dedicated to the development, production, and maintenance of combat capabilities specifically for submarines supplied by TKMS.
