Replacing the Subs

[Rainbow1910]

TKMS previously stated Canada would have to enter into negotiations with Germany and Norway to secure production slots even if TKMS was declared the winner, so now that’s off the table?

Yeah I don’t believe them at all, this comes off as saying whatever the customer wants to hear to get them to say yes to your bid.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Of note, the TKMS CEO said at CANSEC they now are able to supply 4 x Type 212CDs to Canada by 2036, by offering up boats that were previously set aside for Germany and Norway. That to me hints at a level of desperation by the Germans.

I bet there are going to be some very heated phone calls coming from Norway and the Deutsche Marine to explain how they intend to honour all of their existing commitments.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

If we go TKMS, I think we are going to get bitten with delivery delays and production errors and warranty claims as TKMS is trying to do more than it possibly can.

 

[brihard]

This smells of TKMS throwing a desperate Hail Mary on a game they think they’re about to lose.

 

[Underway]

They don't have auto industry in their bid. Hanwa does with their maint and build factory for army vehicles. If they lose that is likely why.

 

[Czech_pivo]

They don't have auto industry in their bid. Hanwa does with their maint and build factory for army vehicles. If they lose that is likely why.

The dubious Ger/Nor timelines won't be the reason?

 

[Rainbow1910]

The Koreans also signed a large and wide reaching MOU with Alberta as part of their bid, which is going to be especially relevant given the current political environment.

 

[Halifax Tar]

And I still wouldn't trust that. That could change the day after signing the dotted line.

100% As stated by others this reeks of empty promises made in desperation.