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Canada Plans to Acquire Up to 12 Submarines to Strengthen Arctic Defense



Canada announced plans to acquire up to 12 new submarines as part of its updated defense policy focused on Arctic protection and countering challenges from Russia and China. The defense ministry has initiated a formal process to engage with manufacturers and will issue a request for information in the fall. 


The new fleet will be conventionally powered and capable of operating under ice. This move aligns with Canada's strategy to bolster maritime security in light of the Arctic Ocean's potential as a key shipping route by 2050. The procurement is also part of Canada's efforts to meet NATO's defense spending targets.





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