The warship that will form the backbone of the country’s future maritime force was originally rejected by Canada’s defence department years ago as not capable of meeting the needs of the navy, according to documents obtained by Postmedia. Procurement minister Carla Qualtrough said at the announcement the Type 26 meets Canada’s requirements and the government feels it is the best design for the navy. The 2011 review also highlighted issues with the Type 26 including crew size and speed. With Canada ordering 15 of the warships, the Royal Canadian Navy will be the number one user of the Type 26 in the world. Company claims about what the Type 26 ship can do, including how fast it can go, are based on simulations or projections.

Source: National Post February 09, 2019 01:41 UTC