"Sandvik and Pistorius want to convince the Canadians to join a GermanNorwegian project that has been running since 2023, to procure standardized, modern submarines. They hope to secure an order from Canada of up to 12 units over the next 10 years. This would provide a significant boost to the German and Norwegian companies that are building these submarines. As McGuinty pointed out, if Canada came on board, production numbers could be substantially increased, and this would reduce the cost of each submarine."
"After the end of the Cold War, submarines in the Atlantic were no longer considered a priority, and Germany drastically reduced its fleet. However, with Russia once again regarded as a significant threat in the Baltic Sea and the North Atlantic, the submarine fleet is growing. And the emphasis is not just on submarines. German defense minister Pistorius said that northern NATO countries were strengthening their commitment to protect critical infrastructure, such as undersea cables and offshore wind farms,"
Defense ministers Tore Sandvik and Boris Pistorius received military honors from Canadian defense minister David McGuinty during meetings in Ottawa. Sandvik and Pistorius seek Canadian participation in a GermanNorwegian submarine procurement project launched in 2023, aiming for up to 12 units over the next decade. Canadian inclusion could raise production volumes and lower per-unit costs, benefiting German and Norwegian shipbuilders. Germany, Norway, and Canada established a maritime security partnership last year, with Denmark joining this year. Renewed concerns about Russia have driven submarine fleet growth and increased focus on protecting undersea cables and offshore wind farms.
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