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Right now given that we are looking at a Life Extention to bring them to the 2035 timeframe (give or take) base on what I've read in the press. If that's the case there is only one submarine program that may meet a replacement in time that would match Canadian requirements for the most part. (long range, warm and cold waters, probably 3000+ tones)
That's the Dutch replacement program. The Australian one is experiencing some significant delays. The Dutch are looking to replace four submarines which means we could get into their production line much quicker than Australia's. The Dutch, given their reputation, will build quickly and efficiently.
What I don't know but would like to find out is how much of a submarine build is "blue sky" aka put equipment in before you enclose the space. If the submarine can be built for the most part in the Netherlands but combat systems can be integrated in Canada that would be the best of both worlds. It certainly helps that the Netherlands uses the Mk 48 torpedo for the Walrus class, indicating to me that they are likely to continue on that path with a new sub.
That's the Dutch replacement program. The Australian one is experiencing some significant delays. The Dutch are looking to replace four submarines which means we could get into their production line much quicker than Australia's. The Dutch, given their reputation, will build quickly and efficiently.
What I don't know but would like to find out is how much of a submarine build is "blue sky" aka put equipment in before you enclose the space. If the submarine can be built for the most part in the Netherlands but combat systems can be integrated in Canada that would be the best of both worlds. It certainly helps that the Netherlands uses the Mk 48 torpedo for the Walrus class, indicating to me that they are likely to continue on that path with a new sub.