Halifax-class

• Navy needs to prepare for tough talks over warship delays, cost increases: Norman

  The project, which originally had a budget of $26 billion, is now $60 billion and is the largest military procurement in Canadian history.

  Politics

  Feb 3, 2021
  
• National Defence says $60B warship project delayed until 2030s

  The delay means Canada will need to spend more on its 12 aging Halifax-class frigates to keep them floating longer, and is sure to set off a fresh wave of debate.

  Politics

  Feb 2, 2021
  
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• Federal government awards $7B in contracts to three shipyards for navy ship maintenance

  The contracts are to maintain Canada's 12 Halifax-class frigates until the end of their operational life, estimated at another 20 years.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2018
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• Halifax says goodbye to HMCS Athabaskan as Canada’s last destroyer heads to scrap heap

  HMCS Athabaskan was flanked by tugboats as it left the harbour that was its home port for almost 45 year. It will be recycled by Marine Recycling Corporation in Sydney.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2018