AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada Submarines Deal: Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Germany’s TKMS as the preferred supplier for Canada’s next fleet of up to 12 submarines, calling it the largest defence procurement in Canadian history and highlighting the Type 212CD’s stealth and Arctic missions, with first deliveries expected by 2033/2034 and negotiations aimed to wrap by 2027. NATO & Industry Links: Carney framed the choice as a boost to transatlantic interoperability, noting Norway and Germany are buying the same class, while South Korea’s Hanwha lost the bid and vowed to press on with its “K-Defense” push. Germany’s Domestic Politics: In Erfurt, the far-right AfD held its congress amid mass protests and police operations, with reporting emphasizing its bid to govern and the party’s hardline rhetoric. Foreign Policy Clash: Iran’s foreign ministry hit back at Germany’s comments on Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing, accusing Berlin of complicity and demanding accountability. Sports Politics Fallout: FIFA lifted US striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban after Trump’s intervention, triggering fresh criticism in Germany and across Europe about politics intruding on football.
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