6 avril 2021 | International, Naval

Navy submarine suffered long-term damage to ballast tank from errant test: report

An internal Defence Department report has pulled back the curtain on the damage caused by an errant test on one of Canada's four submarines last year, suggesting some of the damage is permanent and could continue to pose a risk over the long term.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/navy-submarine-suffered-long-term-damage-to-ballast-tank-from-errant-test-report-1.5374504

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