Canada is expected to announce on Monday whether it will select a German or a South Korean bid to build a multibillion-dollar fleet of 12 submarines. Multiple outlets report that the decision will narrow competition to offers from two countries, with Germany and South Korea each presenting a proposal to supply the vessels. The procurement is described as a major defence project involving the construction of 12 submarines, with costs characterized as running into the multibillion-dollar range. While the reports do not provide detailed comparisons of the competing bids or timelines beyond the decision date, they consistently frame Monday’s announcement as the next key step in the selection process. The coverage indicates that Canada’s evaluation will determine which contractor’s bid will proceed for the full fleet of 12 submarines. The sources do not highlight any additional competing countries or alternatives at this stage, focusing specifically on the German and South Korean submissions as the final contenders.