The agreements connect Canadian manufacturers, defence technology firms, and academic institutions directly with international naval shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean [South Korea] and its global technology partners, creating new pathways for domestic innovation, applied research, and skilled workforce development aligned with Canada’s ‘Buy Canadian’ policy and Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) objectives.
Each Teaming Agreement is structured as a tri-party collaboration between Hanwha Ocean, a Canadian company, and a South Korean or international defence technology partner, establishing integrated cooperation frameworks across critical submarine capability areas.
The academic partnerships are intended to advance next-generation maritime and defence capabilities while supporting workforce development and applied research collaboration in Canada.
See also: Japan, Canada to Launch Strategic Roadmap on Defense, Economic Security at Tokyo Summit
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