When they work like they're supposed to, they're very good subs as well. By design, they are still some of the best and most capable diesel-electric subs out there today. I'm all in favour of sticking out with this program to the end - it would be a colossal waste not to use them. Canada still needs something a little more air-independent for covering the Arctic, which is more and more a strategic area, but a working fleet of 4 diesel subs in the two main oceans is a good start.
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