Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'

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Source: BBC

Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'

6 July 2026
Madeline Halpert

Canada has chosen a German defence company to build its navy's new submarine fleet, in the largest military procurement deal in Canadian history.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government had chosen the company TKMS for the multi-billion dollar, 12-vessel contract.

The announcement comes just before Carney leaves for a Nato summit in Turkey, where members are expect to face pressure to show they are boosting defence investment. Since taking office, Carney has bumped Canada's defence spending to 2% of gross domestic product (GDP), and has committed to reaching 5% by 2035.

According to the government, only one in four of Canada's submarines is currently seaworthy.

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1. 'dangerous and divided world'

Putin and Trump.