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October 21, 2022 | Local, Naval

Canada's multibillion-dollar combat ship plan nears key decision

Officials in Ottawa have taken their time in reviewing the Canadian Surface Combatant design because the one ship class must do it all.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/10/21/canadas-multibillion-dollar-combat-ship-plan-nears-key-decision/

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