Hanwha Ocean, which is competing with Germany in the KRW 60 trillion Canadian next-generation submarine procurement project, has moved to expand cooperation with local companies. This follows the Canadian government’s emphasis on participation by domestic firms as a key evaluation factor.

According to Canadian defense media outlets such as True North Strategic Review on the 29th, Hanwha Ocean recently signed partnerships with five local companies: OSI Maritime Systems, EMCS Industries, Techsol Marine, Jastram Technologies, and Curtiss-Wright. In this tender, the item “contribution to the Canadian economy” accounts for 15% of the bid score. Rival bidder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) of Germany has also concluded extensive partnerships with Canadian companies over the past two months.

The cooperation agreements Hanwha Ocean has signed with the five local firms cover a full range of submarine-related technologies, from operations to maintenance and detection. OSI Maritime Systems will provide electronic navigation solutions for submarines. EMCS Industries will be responsible for hull corrosion prevention technology. Techsol Marine will handle power system integration and automation technology, while Jastram Technologies will support submarine operating capabilities. Curtiss-Wright will supply the sonar operating system.

The preferred bidder for this project is scheduled to be selected in the first half of this year (January to June).

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