TKMS AG & Co. KGaA is a leading German partnership limited by shares specializing in naval defense solutions, particularly submarines, surface vessels, and integrated marine technologies. Formed in 2005 as part of thyssenkrupp AG following the acquisition of Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, it operates key shipyards including Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft in Kiel, Meyer Wismar, Atlas Elektronik in Bremen, and Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Brazil. The company excels in designing and building advanced non-nuclear submarines like the Type 212CD, Type 214, and Type 218 classes, alongside frigates, corvettes under the MEKO® brand, and special-purpose ships such as mine countermeasure vessels and patrol boats. TKMS provides comprehensive systems including electronics, sensors, hydroacoustics, and IT for maritime operations, serving navies worldwide including Germany, Norway, Israel, Turkey, and Singapore. With over 185 years of shipbuilding heritage, a workforce of around 6,000, and a focus on innovation, TKMS holds a pivotal role in the global defense sector as a reliable partner for NATO allies and strategic partners, emphasizing precision engineering and sustainable maritime advancements.