Cohere Partners With Germany’s TKMS to Bring AI Into Next-Generation Submarine Programs

Toronto-based AI company Cohere has partnered with Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to integrate artificial intelligence into future submarine programs, highlighting rising Canada-Europe defence technology collaboration.

Toronto / Berlin — Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), Germany’s leading naval shipbuilder, to integrate artificial intelligence into next-generation submarine programs, the companies confirmed this week.

The collaboration focuses on deploying secure, defence-grade AI systems to support submarine operations, including advanced data analysis, decision-support tools, predictive maintenance, and operational planning. Both companies emphasized that the AI solutions will be designed to meet strict military security, compliance, and data-sovereignty requirements.

TKMS, a major supplier of conventional submarines to NATO and allied nations, has been accelerating its push toward AI-enabled naval platforms as global defence forces modernize fleets and adopt digital warfare technologies. The partnership with Cohere reflects a broader industry shift toward artificial intelligence in naval defence systems.

For Cohere, the deal represents a significant expansion into the defence and national security AI market. The Toronto-based firm is known for its enterprise-focused large language models (LLMs) that prioritize privacy, customization, and on-premise deployment—features increasingly sought after by governments and defence contractors.

Defence and technology analysts say the agreement underscores growing momentum behind Canada-Europe defence technology partnerships, particularly as European nations look to strengthen technological sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-European AI providers.

The partnership also aligns with wider NATO trends, where AI integration in military platforms is becoming central to readiness, situational awareness, and long-term cost efficiency.

As geopolitical uncertainty drives higher defence spending, collaborations like the Cohere–TKMS alliance signal how AI-driven defence innovation is reshaping the future of submarine and naval warfare.