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Analyst Says Ottawa Should Pick German Sub Builder over South Korean Rival
- A new report by Analyst Stewart Webb suggests Ottawa should choose Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems over South Korea's Hanwha for its submarine contract, citing necessary modifications needed for Canadian requirements.
- The report highlights that Ottawa's procurement focus has been on economic benefits and jobs from the submarine builders.
- Issues like in-service support and missile capabilities have not been discussed in the political debate regarding the submarines.
- Senior officials from TKMS and officials from the German and Norwegian governments sought to persuade Canada about the German-made 212CD submarines.
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Sydney Morning Herald+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
‘We’ll be crushed’: Ghost Shark sub-maker warns on need to bolster homegrown defence
Shane Arnott, the mastermind behind Australia’s autonomous sub, said the nation doesn’t have time for “small minds and small thinking”.
·Sydney, Australia
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The Toronto Star
The Toronto StarCanada’s new subs will need to be operated and maintained by Canadians, top naval commander says
The demand underscores the Carney government's drive to ensure its huge, planned increase in defence spending reaps economic benefits in Canada.
·Niagara Falls, Canada
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A new report comparing the two suitors to the Canadian submarine contract warns that Hanwha submarines will likely need to be modified to meet Canadian operational requirements.
·Montreal, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+20 Reposted by 20 other sources
Analyst says Ottawa should pick German sub builder over South Korean rival
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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South Korean Hanwha Oceans and German TKMS compete for this contract. The post Ottawa should opt for German submarines, according to an expert appeared first on Les Affaires.
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
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- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 17%
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