Canada’s submarine purchase has new ‘sense of urgency’ with possible selection by end of year, says German envoy 

The clock is ticking to replace the aging Victoria-class submarines before they are taken out of the water in the 2030s, leaving the Canadian Navy without a submarine capability.
German Ambassador to Canada Matthias Lüttenberg says there's a new feeling of of momentum that's 'more palpable than before' when it comes to picking between the submarine bids from his country and South Korea.

With two options on the table to replace Canada’s aging fleet of Victoria-class submarines, Germany’s top diplomat in Canada says that a decision could be made by the end of the year as there is a new “sense of urgency” for the procurement. 

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