German builder trumpets ‘Arctic-proven’ subs, but questions loom about ‘under-ice’ ability
In 2024, Canada announced that it would procure a submarine fleet with 'under-ice' capabilities, but Arctic experts say they believe the vessels will actually be operating in the near-ice or ice-edge waters.
The maker of Canada’s next underwater fleet says the selected submarines are “Arctic proven,” but experts say they don’t expect the types of operations in the North to change with the new vessels.
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