The fleet it replaces was built for Britain's Royal Navy during the Cold War and bought secondhand in 1998. When the German yard was named preferred bidder, one of those four boats was seaworthy. Contracting isn't due to finish until the end of 2027.
Canada wants up to twelve 212CD submarines. With Germany and Norway the joint planning of a fleet of up to 24 boats begins. The article Up to 24 submarines: Germany, Norway and Canada launch 212CD alliance first appeared on ingenieur.de - Jobbörse und Nachrichtenportal für Ingenieure.