Canada’s trade minister Maninder Sidhu announced that the German Navy will acquire Lockheed Martin Canada’s CMS 330 combat management system in a deal worth more than C$1 billion. The minister said the selection highlights Canada’s advanced defence technology and the value of government-to-government partnerships. The contract is a major export win for Canada and is likely to deepen bilateral defence cooperation with Germany.
Germany Chooses Canadian CMS 330 in Deal Exceeding C$1 Billion — Major Win for Ottawa's Defence Industry
Canada’s trade minister Maninder Sidhu announced that the German Navy will acquire Lockheed Martin Canada’s CMS 330 combat management system in a deal worth more than C$1 billion. The minister said the selection highlights Canada’s advanced defence technology and the value of government-to-government partnerships. The contract is a major export win for Canada and is likely to deepen bilateral defence cooperation with Germany.
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Germany selects Lockheed Martin Canada’s CMS 330 in deal worth more than C$1 billion
The German Navy has chosen Lockheed Martin Canada’s CMS 330 combat management system in a contract valued at more than C$1 billion, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said on Monday. The procurement marks a significant export success for Canada's defence sector and strengthens defence ties between Ottawa and Berlin.
"The selection of Lockheed Martin Canada’s CMS 330 by the German Navy is a testament to our world-class defence technologies and the value of government-to-government partnerships," Sidhu said in a statement.
CMS 330 is a combat management system used to integrate sensors, weapons and command functions on naval vessels. While financial details were described as "more than C$1 billion," officials have not disclosed a precise figure or delivery timeline. The award underscores international confidence in Canadian defence technologies and highlights closer collaboration between allied governments on naval capability upgrades.
Context: The announcement follows ongoing efforts by NATO partners to modernize fleets and integrate advanced combat systems. For Canada, the deal represents an important industrial and diplomatic achievement, showcasing domestic capability in a competitive global market.
Reporting by Jasper Ward and Christian Martinez; Editing by Katharine Jackson.