Babcock has secured a deal to continue in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s 2000s-era Victoria-class diesel-electric attack submarines.
The arrangement extends critical fleet support for six years and includes the potential to carry out processes until the vessels’ end of life, as the military adopts modern undersea combatants in the next decade.
The firm said the award builds on its partnership with Ottawa for almost two decades to preserve the readiness of the Victoria ships, through which the company has also honed expertise, established a reliable supply chain, and accumulated a resilient workforce.
To date, Babcock’s Victoria sustainment works have generated more than 3.2 billion Canadian dollars ($2.2 billion) in economic impact for the North American country since 2008, maintained an industry network with approximately 450 partners, and supported over 1,500 roles annually.
The company has also strengthened the nation’s sovereign industrial base by partnering beyond traditional defense contractors, including academic institutions, indigenous communities, and small and medium businesses to drive innovation, training, and skills development.
Babcock Canada CEO Tony March said the firm takes pride in providing a “safe and capable submarine fleet” for the Royal Canadian Navy through a contract extension that deepens their long-standing relationship.
“The extension builds on our core position as Canada’s submarine sustainment partner delivering world-class support and will drive enhanced outcomes for the existing Victoria-class fleet,” March stated.
“It will also enable Canada’s submarine sustainment enterprise to achieve a smooth transition to Canada’s future submarine capability.”
