Carney hails submarine deal as NATO win, moves to ease South Korea's disappointment
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with German and Norwegian leaders to celebrate Canada's decision to award a multibillion-dollar submarine contract to Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. He also worked to smooth diplomatic relations with South Korea, the runner-up bidder, emphasizing the deal's importance for Canada and NATO.
Why it matters
This procurement decision is Canada's largest ever, strengthening its defense capabilities and ties with NATO allies Germany and Norway, while also requiring careful diplomacy to manage relations with South Korea, a growing arms supplier.
Mark Carney met with the leaders of Germany and Norway on Tuesday in a trilateral meeting where they thanked each over Canada's decision to accept German shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)'s bid to build 12 submarines for the navy.
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