Canada Seen As Possible Partner In Frigate Program
February 03 2011
The British government has been discussing a potential joint frigate development program with Canada, reports Defense News.
British Defense Minister Gerald Howarth told lawmakers this week that the government is in "close discussion with the Canadians" on a collaborative program to produce a replacement for the Norfolk-class (Type 23) frigates by the early 2020s.
Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Turkey have also expressed interest in the program, which has been dubbed the...
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