The Barracuda submarine, soon the contract of the century?

The presence of the FS Tourville in Halifax, Nova Scotia, must demonstrate the capacities of French submarines. Canada plans to modernize its underwater fleet by 2035.

The choice of Barracuda could prove fruitful because it has many advantages. © Getty_images – The French fleet must be efficient because the Canadian requirements are very high. Save save Receive Defense alerts How to explain the presence of a French attack submarine Barracuda in a Canadian port? If the presence of the FS Tourville in Halifax, in Nova Scotia, has aroused many questions with regard to the geopolitical tensions that intensify, this operation meets a clear objective. Indeed, it aims to demonstrate the capacities of French submarines. This is why this ship of the Barracuda class, designed by the French group Naval Group, carried out its first crossing of the Atlantic in order to test its performances in real conditions. The destination of this crossing, namely Canada, owes nothing to chance since “the country with maple leaf”, which has the longest coast of the world, plans to modernize its underwater fleet with the acquisition of six to twelve new submarines The horizon of 2035, according to our colleagues from armies.com. Last month, Ottawa also requested several manufacturers, including Naval Group, to obtain information on their models. France has thus decided to highlight its international expertise during this operation estimated at 40 billion euros. Read also: The end of an era, the French attack submarine is soon to be disarmed … Other European and Asian players also in the scene in French fleet must be efficient because the Canadian requirements are very high. The country is looking for submarines capable of navigating under the Arctic ice floe and operating under extreme conditions. The choice of Barracuda could prove to be fruitful because it has many advantages capable of convincing the Royal Canadian Navy with prolonged autonomy and an advanced propulsion system. It is thus perfectly designed for long -term missions particularly popular with Canada. To respond to the Canadian call for tenders, France is not alone on the file because other European and Asian players are also in the running. But a criterion could play in his favor: the sale of four Barracuda submarines in the Netherlands for nearly 5 billion euros. A key element to take the Canadian contract? Receive our latest news each morning, the information to be remembered on the financial markets. (tagstotranslate) d u00e9fense

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