BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) have signed a contract with the Canadian Royal Navy to continue the construction of new River-class destroyers.
The Canadian Royal Navy makes a significant advance in its River-class destroyer program after signing a contract with BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI).
These ships will be a key component of the future Canadian fleet, with combat capabilities for both naval operations and joint land missions.
The Canadian government has invested $1 billion to equip its forces with state-of-the-art equipment for combating piracy, terrorism, as well as providing intelligence, surveillance, and humanitarian assistance services.
An implementation contract will be awarded to ISI for the construction of the first three of the 15 planned warships, which will be built at the Irving shipyard.
BAE Systems will be responsible for the design of the destroyers according to Canadian requirements and will provide technical support and consulting services during the construction phase.
The River-class program is part of a multinational effort between Canada, the UK, and Australia, who have selected the Global Combat Ship design for their future fleets. At least 29 ships will be built in the three countries.
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