Canadian Navy: Inspects submarine construction at South Korea’s HD
・Canada is promoting patrol submarines (CPSP)
・Hyundai Heavy Industries to propose new submarines to Canada
Summary from Naval News article.
Canadian Navy Commander: Vice Admiral Angus Topsey:
On November 12, the Canadian Navy Commander visited Ulsan and inspected the South Korean Navy’s flagship submarine being maintained at HD.
1. Canada is currently promoting the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
2. The plan is to acquire 8 to 12 submarines with a displacement of 3,000 tons.
Inspection of submarines at HD HHI:
1. Inspected HD’s submarine construction facilities and understood South Korea’s advanced submarine construction capabilities.
2. During the inspection of HD, he was deeply impressed by Hyundai Heavy Industries’ technology and productivity.
HD has a strong track record of successfully completing frigates, patrol vessels, and other vessels.
HD HHI: Comment from CEO Lee Sang-gyun:
Korea’s participation in the CPSP project is directly linked to Canada’s national interests.
1. HD is an important partner that contributes to improving the operational capabilities of the Canadian Navy.
2. HD can manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them on time.
Ottawa’s “Deep Blue Forum”:
The “Deep Blue Forum” will be held in Ottawa on November 14th.
HD HHI will participate in the forum and announce its CPSP project strategy.
Canadian Navy Commander Checks Out HD HHI’s Submarine Construction Capabilities
Korea: Aiming to become “Canadian Submarine Partner”
Summary from an article published in KOREA WAVE.
Canadian Navy visits Korea:
The Canadian Navy visited a Korean shipyard to introduce a new 3,000-ton submarine.
Canadian Navy: Vice Admiral Angus Topsey:
Visited Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyards.
1. Inspected and received a briefing on submarine construction facilities.
2. Met with the ROK Navy and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration to understand the status of ROK submarine operations.
Canadian Submarine Purchase:
Canada began the process of purchasing new submarines in July 2024.
1. Korean defense companies have already expressed their intention to participate in the bidding.
2. The contract is expected to be signed in 2026 or 2027.
Scale of Submarine Purchase:
3. Canada plans to procure 8 to 12 3,000-ton submarines.
4. The total cost of the project, including follow-on military support, will reach 60 trillion won.
This scale is the same as South Korea’s defense exports to Poland.
Importance of the strategic value of the Arctic Ocean:
1. Canada will decommission four aging submarines and introduce new ones.
2. Plans are underway to strengthen Arctic defense capabilities against Russia and China.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/102aa3dc6516af2f7fc56067d7dbabc8c32deec8
Japanese Yahoo users’ opinions:
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The South Korean Navy only acquired submarine construction technology five years ago.
1. The important thing is the ability to respond to problems. If South Korea neglects basic technology, repairs will be impossible.
2. South Korea has experienced accidents in the past, but it does not understand this basic principle.
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South Korea’s challenge is to secure advanced manufacturing capabilities for submarines.
1. Japan’s Taigei’s track record and performance are top-notch around the world.
2. In addition, Japanese lithium-ion batteries (manufactured by GS) are the best in the world in terms of performance and safety.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/102aa3dc6516af2f7fc56067d7dbabc8c32deec8