Posted 4/8/2024, 9:23:30 PM
Canada Weighing Submarine Fleet Upgrades, Nuclear Option on Table
- Canada's defense policy review commits to upgrading submarine fleet, potentially expanding it
- Trudeau doesn't rule out nuclear-powered submarines as an option
- Canada currently has 4 diesel submarines purchased in 1990s that rarely patrol due to repairs
- Experts disagree on whether nuclear subs are needed to patrol Arctic or if conventional subs would suffice
- Process underway to determine best submarine options, but could take decades from decision to delivery