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Coast-to-Coast Indigenous Partnership Advances New Model for Participation in Canada’s Future Submarine Program

23 July, 2026

July 23, 2026 – Songhees Development Corporation, Des Nedhe Group Defence and Glooscap Ventures are welcoming the selection of their partner, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Canada Ltd. (TKMS), as the preferred supplier for Canada’s landmark Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, calling it an important milestone for Canada’s future naval capability, sovereign defence capacity and Indigenous economic participation. …

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06 July, 2026

DNG Defence congratulates TKMS on Canadian Patrol Submarine Project milestone

Des Nedhe Group Defence congratulates our partner, TKMS, on its selection as the preferred bidder for Canada’s landmark Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a major step forward in strengthening the country’s future naval capability and sovereignty. The project will support the acquisition of 12 conventionally powered, under-ice-capable submarines and critically enhance the Royal Canadian Navy’s …

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15 June, 2026

Des Nedhe Group Defence and Actagon AB Sign MOU to Advance Canada-Sweden Defence Industrial Collaboration

A new Canada-Sweden defence & security partnership is taking shape. DNG Defence and Actagon AB have signed an MOU to advance Canada-Sweden defence industrial collaboration. Signed at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris earlier today, and witnessed by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, the agreement will explore opportunities across defence, security, infrastructure, technology, workforce, industrial participation, and investment.

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