# Canada weighs buying eight German submarines upfront, with four more to be decided later: sources

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- CBC News, 2026-11-04 09:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-germany-submarines-defence-industry-economy-9.7407952?cmp=rss

> Canada wants to divide its planned purchase of 12 German submarines, committing to eight initially and leaving four for a later decision. Sources say the approach would preserve financial flexibility but could put some of Germany’s promised $86 billion in economic benefits at risk.