Feds’ $20-billion submarine choice must go beyond economic concerns, say experts: ‘possibly one of the biggest defence procurement decisions Canada will make in decades’
A decision is expected by the end of June on which of two bidders—Hanwha Ocean of South Korea or TKMS of Germany—will supply submarines to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's existing Victoria-class submarines.
As Ottawa moves into the final stages on the $20-billion defence procurement decision between South Korean and German shipyards to replace its aging submarine fleet, sector experts argue that economic factors should not overshadow defensive and strategic considerations.
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