Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik’s recent visit to Canada carries significance far beyond a routine diplomatic schedule. This is because Canada’s next-generation submarine project—a massive undertaking valued at up to 60 trillion KRW—presents a crucial opportunity for South Korea’s defense industry to once again prove its competitiveness on the global stage. Driven by fast delivery times, cost competitiveness, and superior technology, South Korean defense companies h

Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) has emerged as one of the most closely watched defense procurement programs in the world. Valued at up to KRW 60 trillion, the project aims to replace the aging Victoria-class submarine fleet and strengthen Canada’s maritime security capabilities. With the world’s longest coastline and growing strategic challenges in the Arctic—including increased Russian activity, Chinese interest in the region, and evolving NATO commitments—

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Hanwha Ocean is drawing attention as a leading contender in Canada's Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a major initiative to replace the aging Victoria-class submarines. The program, which could involve up to 12 submarines, is considered one of the largest naval modernization efforts in Canadian history. The company is offering the KSS-III (Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class) submarine, a platform already in active service with the Republic of Korea Navy. By leveraging a proven

South Korea’s latest submarine, the ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho, has arrived at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt in British Columbia, drawing attention as a leading candidate in Canada’s next-generation submarine acquisition program. The visit is viewed not only as a naval exchange, but also as a direct demonstration of South Korea’s submarine technology. The submarine recently completed a historic trans-Pacific deployment, traveling more than 15,000 kilometers over nearly two month