Canada will buy 12 submarines to defense the Arctic from the Russian Federation and China
Referring to global warming, Canada states that by 2050 the Arctic Ocean can be the most effective navigable route between Europe and Eastern Asia, which increases the need to strengthen security at sea. And mainly with the policy of Russia and China. "As a country with the longest coastline in the world, Canada needs a new fleet of submarines," said Defense Minister Bill Blair.
After meeting with manufacturers in the fall, the Ministry will publish an official request for information on the possibilities of procurement, construction, delivery and operation of potential bidders. Currently, Canada has a fleet of four submarines, which, according to the Ministry, are becoming more outdated and expensive in service. The new fleet of submarines will be equipped with conventional engines and will be able to run under ice.
Ottawa is under pressure from the United States, which requires increased defense costs so that they meet 2% of the gross domestic product agreed by NATO allies in 2023. The updated defense policy in April marked additional billions of dollars for the Armed Forces, including money for submarines to bring expenses up to 1. 76% of GDP by 2030 compared to the current 1. 4%.
The CTV News Canadian TV company, referring to unnamed sources in the government, said on Wednesday that on Thursday Canada would present a plan to fulfill its obligation to NATO on the costs of 2% of its GDP for defense. We will remind, earlier Focus wrote that Canada began to build new warships on shipyards in New Scotland. River -type destroyers will replace the current Halifax Fleet Fleet.