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Canada Eyes South Korean Submarines for Patrol Project

11/4/2025

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Canada’s interest in submarine technology during a visit to South Korea.
He reviewed the KSS-III Batch-II submarine at Hanwha Ocean's shipyard, a contender for Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project.
The project seeks to replace aging Victoria-class submarines with four to twelve vessels capable of under-ice operations.
Canada will weigh the KSS-III against Germany's Type 212CD submarines, balancing offensive capability with stealth.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Canada’s interest in submarine technology during a visit to South Korea.
He reviewed the KSS-III Batch-II submarine at Hanwha Ocean's shipyard, a contender for Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project.
The project seeks to replace aging Victoria-class submarines with four to twelve vessels capable of under-ice operations.
Canada will weigh the KSS-III against Germany's Type 212CD submarines, balancing offensive capability with stealth.