Rio Times · Analysis

Key Facts

—What happened Canada chose Germany’s TKMS over South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as preferred bidder for up to 12 submarines, its largest-ever defence procurement, worth up to C$60bn.

—Market impact Hanwha Ocean’s shares fell about 23% in Seoul; TKMS shares rose as much as 12.9% to a near four-month high.

—The bigger frame It landed as NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, one year after committing to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security by 2035.