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.
