# Gastops adds Anschütz agreement to Canadian submarine sustainment plans A memorandum of understanding covers long-term support of Anschütz submarine systems in Canada, building on Gastops’ earlier teaming agreement with TKMS. Published 2026-11-05 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/11/05/gastops-adds-ansch-tz-agreement-to-canadian-submarine-sustainment/ Gastops and Anschütz have signed a memorandum of understanding on integration, testing, diagnostics and sustainment for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).[1] Announced Nov. 4 at EURONAVAL 2026, the agreement establishes a framework for supporting Anschütz submarine systems in Canada over the long term.[1] Gastops sees the agreement and its earlier partnership with TKMS as steps toward building a Canadian-led submarine sustainment and serviceability enterprise.[1] The Nov. 4 announcement discloses no order or Canadian government decision.[1] The Anschütz collaboration would extend from integration and testing to training, simulator and stimulation environments, advanced troubleshooting and in-field sustainment.[1] Plans also include establishing Canadian-based infrastructure aligned with the program’s full lifecycle.[1] Gastops’ teaming agreement with TKMS, announced March 19, calls for an Automation System In-Service Support Center of Excellence in Canada.[2] The planned center would support the installed submarine Automation/Platform Management System and Steering & Driving Control/Autopilot systems throughout their life cycle.[2] ## Why it matters The Anschütz agreement connects plans for technical support with training and infrastructure intended to sustain submarine systems within Canada.[1] Anschütz Industrial Cooperation Manager Oliver Welzel linked the partnership to transferring system knowledge and supporting Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits objectives.[1] ## Sources 1. Gastops and Anschütz to Collaborate on Canadian Patrol Submarine Project Sustainment (Gastops release via PR Newswire, Nov. 4, 2026) 2. Gastops and TKMS Sign Teaming Agreement to Establish Canadian Center of Excellence for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (Gastops release via PR Newswire, March 19, 2026)