Korean submarine docks in B.C. for joint military exercise as Canada nears historic procurement decision
The Korean submarine Dosan Ahn Changho has arrived in Victoria, B.C. for joint military exercises with the Canadian Navy. This visit coincides with Canada's ongoing procurement process for new submarines, with South Korea's Hanwha and Germany's TKMS as finalists. Canadian submariners aboard the submarine noted significant differences between it and Canada's aging fleet, emphasizing the need for modernization.
- ▪The Dosan Ahn Changho submarine arrived at CFB Esquimalt as part of a joint exercise with the Canadian Navy.
- ▪Hanwha and TKMS are competing to win a contract to build up to 12 new submarines for Canada.
- ▪Only one of Canada's four Victoria-class submarines is currently operational, highlighting the need for new vessels.
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Open this photo in gallery:The Dosan Ahn Changho submarine approaches Esquimalt Harbour near Victoria, B.C., on Saturday.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountKorean submarine Dosan Ahn Changho sailed into Victoria’s CFB Esquimalt on Saturday morning, kicking off a series of ceremonies and a joint exercise with the Canadian Navy as Ottawa gets closer to picking a winner in its historic submarine procurement. The maker of the brand-new submarine, South Korea’s Hanwha, is one of two finalists, alongside Germany’s TKMS, in competition to win the contract to build up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for Canada.
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