QNX and TKMS collaborate to bring Canadian software innovation into global naval defence programmes

QNX and TKMS collaborate Bringing Canadian software Innovation into Global Naval Defence Programmes

2026-04-20 Source: Press release QNX | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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TKMS uses QNX’s General Embedded Development Platform to deliver highly reliable and cyber resilient systems that support Canada’s future submarine capabilities under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).

The partnership between QNX and TKMS highlights the growing role of software defined architectures in next generation naval defence platforms.(Source: Pixaby) — The partnership between QNX and TKMS highlights the growing role of software defined architectures in next generation naval defence platforms.
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QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited announced its collaboration with TKMS, one of the world’s leading companies in the field of maritime defence. The aim is a strategic cooperation to support Canada’s submarine programme. Under the agreement, TKMS will deploy QNX’s proven foundational software in its next generation naval platforms, thereby supporting secure and resilient embedded systems for allied nations. The collaboration reflects a broader industry trend towards software defined defence platforms that enable improved long term adaptability and reliability.

The future of maritime technologies is based on global collaboration

Modern naval platforms increasingly rely on modular, software defined architectures that allow continuous updates and compliance with evolving safety and security requirements. By working with TKMS, QNX is expanding the use of its proven real time operating system into maritime and defence environments where safety certified, deterministic behaviour is critical. Together, the two companies demonstrate how leading technology providers from Canada and Germany can support future defence platforms while enabling interoperability across allied systems and supply chains.

“As naval platforms become increasingly software defined, a reliable and secure foundation is essential for executing complex programmes over long periods,” said Dr Jeronimo Dzaack, Senior Vice President OceanX at TKMS. “By using QNX’s General Embedded Development Platform, we benefit from a pre certified, scalable platform that reduces development risks, shortens time to market and supports innovation in future ready maritime architectures.”

Translating Canadian innovation into global demand

Headquartered in Germany, TKMS draws on decades of experience from the European defence industry. The collaboration with Canadian partners aligns with the recently introduced Canadian Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), which prioritises the development of sovereign capabilities, the translation of Canadian innovation into global demand and the export of trusted defence technologies to partners and allies. The Canadian government officially presented this strategy last month at BlackBerry’s headquarters in Waterloo, Canada, underscoring the strategic importance of Canadian software for national and international defence objectives.

As Canada advances key maritime modernisation programmes, including the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), QNX and TKMS are well positioned to contribute their expertise to these initiatives. They provide software foundations for highly secure naval platforms operating in complex, multidimensional environments.

The role of software in modern naval platforms

“Defence platforms are increasingly defined by the software that ensures their safety, security and operational performance,” said John Wall, President of QNX. “By combining QNX’s proven software with TKMS’ maritime expertise, we demonstrate how safety certified software from Canada can scale globally and support the requirements of modern naval programmes.”

QNX provides a trusted, safety certified software foundation for mission critical environments where reliability and security are essential. QNX embedded software is already widely deployed in the automotive, defence, industrial control systems and critical infrastructure sectors. Through its collaboration with TKMS, QNX is further extending this foundation into maritime and defence applications with stringent certification and long term operational requirements.

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