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Canada Boosts Navy with $118M Periscope Upgrade

2/27/2026

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  • Canada’s Ministry of Defence awarded a $118 million contract to Safran Trusted 4D Canada Inc. for digital periscopes under the Victoria-class modernization.
  • The upgrade aims to enhance the Royal Canadian Navy's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
  • Installation will begin in 2030 and end in 2033, with in-service support after initial trials.
  • The Victoria-class submarines were acquired from the United Kingdom between 2000 and 2004, with nine of twelve upgrades underway.