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Canada considers buying subs from South Korea and Germany to replace old fleet, weighing pros and cons.
Canada may purchase submarines from both South Korea’s Hanwha and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to replace its four aging Victoria-class submarines, according to a navy commander.
While a dual-sourced fleet could offer strategic advantages, experts warn it may complicate maintenance, training, and supply chains, and reduce domestic industrial benefits.
A single supplier would simplify operations through uniform parts and systems, but the final decision rests with the federal government as Canada works to meet its 2035 retirement deadline.
The procurement process continues amid pressure to modernize the submarine fleet.
Canadá considera comprar submarinos de Corea del Sur y Alemania para reemplazar la vieja flota, sopesando los pros y los contras.