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River-class Destroyer
Next-generation combatant for the Royal Canadian Navy; 15 River-class destroyers to be built at Halifax Shipyard with Lockheed Martin Canada and BAE Systems.
Description
The River-class destroyer is the Royal Canadian Navy's next-generation combatant, replacing the frigates built in the 1980s and 1990s. Fifteen ships are planned. According to Irving Shipbuilding, the ships are equipped with technology allowing Canada to conduct independent naval operations while providing interoperability with NORAD and NATO allies and partner nations.
Key features
- Single-class fleet intended to reduce costs and improve production efficiency and training
- Built by Irving Shipbuilding with River-class destroyer partners Lockheed Martin Canada and BAE Systems
- Construction of the production test module began in 2024; the first River-class destroyer is now being built at Halifax Shipyard
- A 165 m shiplift has been contracted to support the program
Applications
Naval combat operations for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Specifications
| Ships planned | 15 |
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