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TKMS and ST Engineering\u2019s Marine Arm Sign MoU to explore the establishment of a Joint Service and Maintenance Center for Singapore and international users of TKMS submarines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n TKMS press release<\/em><\/p>\n TKMS and ST Engineering\u2019s Marine arm signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to explore the establishment of a joint service and maintenance center in Singapore. The agreement strengthens the existing partnership between the two companies and aims to ensure the long-term operational readiness of the submarines operated by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and other international users of TKMS submarines.<\/p>\n The memorandum of understanding was signed by Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, and Tan Leong Peng, President of Marine at ST Engineering, in the presence of Boris Pistorius, Germany\u2019s Minister of Defense, and Chan Chun Sing, Singapore\u2019s Minister of Defense. The signing took place during a ministerial visit.<\/p>\n TKMS is one of the world\u2019s leading companies in the naval industry and supplier of the RSN\u2019s 218SG submarines and the associated training system. TKMS and TKMS Singapore Pte. Ltd. are currently working together with ST Engineering\u2019s Marine arm on a contract for the through-life support of the 218SG class.<\/p>\n Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, explains: \u201cThe collaboration with ST Engineering represents a strong foundation for ensuring the long-term operational readiness of the Republic of Singapore Navy\u2019s submarines as well as those of other navies that operate TKMS submarines. By combining our expertise with ST Engineering\u2019s shipyard capabilities and service expertise, we are creating a high-performance maintenance and service network in Singapore\u2014for the benefit of the RSN and our international partners.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n TKMS has established the local company TKMS Singapore Pte. Ltd. to support the RSN and ST Engineering in maintenance and service activities. As part of the memorandum of understanding, both companies will explore joint opportunities for overhaul, maintenance, logistical support, modernizations, and modification orders to navies operating TKMS submarines in the future.<\/p>\n With this step, TKMS and ST Engineering are strengthening their positions as reliable service and maintenance partners for modern submarine technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. Looking ahead, both companies intend to offer their service and maintenance capabilities to the German Navy and other international users of TKMS submarines.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n