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Canada’s Submarine Gap Widens | Toronto News
Canada’s submarine modernization is in motion, with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp set to deliver twelve new stealthy diesel-electric subs by 2034 — but the clock is ticking on a dangerous gap. While the first four are on track, Canada’s current fleet — some of which are over 50 years old — will remain in service for another decade, with only one vessel even seaworthy today. Defense experts warn this delay could leave Canada dangerously exposed in a rapidly shifting global security environment, especially as Arctic waters face increasing submarine activity from China and Russia. Though the new Type…
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