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Submarines. HMCS Corner Brook entering St John's harbour on Newfoundland. The Victoria class are British built diesel-electric fleet submarines designed in the late 1970s to supplement the Royal Navy 's nuclear submarine force. They were decommissioned at the end of the Cold War.
When Her Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Corner Brook began its undocking on June 13, 2021, it became the most modern submarine in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This undocking marks the return of Corner Brook to Vancouver Island waters for the first time in almost a decade.
Victoria-class Submarines. Submarines are part of the unseen force of the nation; they are stealthy, lethal and persistent, making them ideal for surveillance and intelligence gathering. In an emerging crisis, a submarine presence can profoundly shape regional decision-making, and a submarine’s lethality can contribute decisively to combat ...
Apr 8, 2024 · “We will explore options for renewing and expanding our submarine fleet to enable the Royal Canadian Navy to project a persistent deterrent on all three coasts, with under-ice capable,...
Jul 24, 2023 · Canada’s Future Submarine Capability. This report provides a detailed analysis of the critical role of submarines within the Canadian. Armed Forces (CAF) and their importance in the shifting international security landscape. Canada’s unique geopolitical positioning, surrounded by three oceans underlines the strategic.
As of February 2024, the RCN operates 12 Halifax -class frigates, 12 Kingston -class coastal defence vessels, 4 Victoria -class submarines, 4 Harry DeWolf -class offshore patrol vessels, 8 Orca -class patrol vessels, and several auxiliary vessels.
Apr 12, 2024 · Composed of up to four surface combatants, a joint support ship and a submarine when needed, Naval Task Groups are expected to form core operating forces that enable the RCN to sustain international blue water operations, while retaining the capability to contribute to operations in support of North American security and maintaining a presence i...
