In a major boost to Canada's military capabilities and its commitment to NATO, the country has awarded a multibillion-dollar contract to a German consortium to build a fleet of cutting-edge submarines. The deal, which will see a dozen state-of-the-art vessels constructed, marks a significant shift in Canada's naval strategy and is expected to further strengthen its ties with NATO ahead of a crucial summit this week. The contract, which is one of the largest defense deals in Canadian history, will replace the country's aging and secondhand submarine fleet, most of which are currently undergoing maintenance. The move is seen as a strategic move by the Canadian government to increase its military presence and capabilities in the region, and will likely have significant implications for the country's role in international security.
TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato tiesCanada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week.On Monday the prime minister, Mark Carney, announced the winner of a tightly contested battle for the lucrative government contract to replace its fleet of ageing, secondhand subs, most of which are undergoing maintenance. Continue reading...
