Minister Sidhu welcomes German Navy $1-billion purchase of Canadian combat management system
November 17, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today welcomed the signature of the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s (CCC) government-to-government (G2G) contract with Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to equip the German Navy with Lockheed Martin Canada’s combat management system CMS 330.
The agreement, projected to exceed a value of $1 billion, reinforces defence procurement cooperation between Canada and Germany. The CMS 330 was originally developed by Lockheed Martin Canada for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigates. The system integrates shipboard sensors, weapons and communications to provide real-time situational awareness. It supports a wide range of missions, including air, surface and subsurface warfare. Through their common use of the CMS 330, German and Canadian navies will achieve an enhanced level of collaboration that will strengthen the security of both countries.
Canada and Germany share a deep commitment to democratic values, international law and collective security. This G2G contract is an important milestone in Canada’s renewed defence and security relationship with Germany—a critical actor in European military modernization—and builds on the Canada-EU Security and Defence Partnership. It is also a concrete example of how Canada is working to diversify Canadian exports in key sectors and regions. This contract will help unlock new opportunities for Canadian businesses in Germany and the European Union, driving innovation, exports and job creation across Canada.
Quotes
“This landmark agreement between Canada and Germany showcases the strength of Canadian innovation, as well as our commitment to global security. 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. Canada is committed to supporting Canadian companies as they diversify their markets—strengthening the Canadian defence industrial base—and to keeping well-paid jobs in Canada.”
Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade
“CCC is proud to facilitate this landmark contract between Canada and Germany, which not only strengthens our defence partnership but also delivers significant economic benefits for Canadians. Through our government-to-government expertise, CCC is helping Canadian innovation to reach global partners—expanding trade opportunities and supporting a strong, skilled workforce at home. This agreement reinforces Canada’s defence industrial base and sets a precedent for future collaborations that combine security objectives with economic growth.”
Bobby Kwon, President and Chief Executive Officer, CCC
“We are proud that our combat management system CMS 330 has been selected by the German Navy. This decision underscores the global relevance of Canadian defence innovation and our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance interoperability and mission effectiveness. We look forward to supporting Germany’s naval modernization and deepening our collaboration with international partners.”
Glenn Copeland, General Manager, Lockheed Martin Canada
Quick facts
Germany, the largest economy in the EU and the third-largest in the world, is a key economic partner for Canada.
In 2024, two-way merchandise trade totaled $30.5 billion, making Germany Canada’s sixth-largest merchandise trading partner and the largest among EU member states. This marks an increase of 41% since pre-Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement levels.
In July 2024, Canada, Germany and Norway signed a trilateral partnership centring on maritime security cooperation in the North Atlantic. At the June 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Denmark joined the partnership.
Noah Note: Shouldn't be underscored the value of this deal. It isnt anything to scoff at and will turn some heads when it comes to incentives and future cooperation (hinthint)
We reported about this deal the other week. It's been in the works for a while now, over a year, so it isnt entirely tied into CPSP. It will help though, esepcially as Team GERNOR start to build their economic incentive package. They teased Bombardier, to which Germany is already pursuing unfer PEGASUS, and now we have a firm commitment to CMS-330.
If we could get the Norwegians in on it than we would be really set lol.
Hope this doesn't sway the Sub purchase. The KSS-III is the quickest and best fit for Canada.