As Prime Contractor of the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC), we’ve been awarded a six鈥憏ear extension to continue leading and delivering the nation鈥檚 only industry-led submarine in-service support solution for the Royal Canadian Navy鈥檚 Victoria-class fleet. This multi-year contract includes potential to extend the contract up to the fleet鈥檚 end of life, enabling uninterrupted, continuous service, as Canada transitions to its new fleet of submarines.
Through the VISSC, we’ve been Canada鈥檚 submarine sustainment partner for more than 18 years and have grown unparalleled engineering services and platform knowledge, developed a highly specialized workforce and robust Canadian supply chain, and established a sovereign submarine sustainment capability.
鈥淪upporting the men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy with a safe and capable submarine fleet is something 麻豆社事件 is hugely proud of, and this contract extension continues our longstanding partnership and delivery of this important sovereign and strategic capability. The extension builds on our core position as Canada鈥檚 submarine sustainment partner delivering world-class support and will drive enhanced outcomes for the existing Victoria-class fleet. It will also enable Canada鈥檚 submarine sustainment enterprise to achieve a smooth transition to Canada鈥檚 future submarine capability,鈥� said Tony March, CEO of .
Our work on the VISSC has contributed over $3.2B in GDP impact to Canada since 2008, maintained more than 1,500 jobs annually, and has built a robust Canadian supply chain with over 450 suppliers. We’ve also strengthened Canada鈥檚 industrial base by working closely with Canadian universities, colleges, Indigenous communities, and small and medium-sized businesses to support skills development, training, and innovation.
As Canada looks toward the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), we stand ready to deliver an all-encompassing, purpose built, and sovereign sustainment solution that will meet our nation鈥檚 defence and economic needs for generations to come. If selected as Canada鈥檚 sustainment partner for the CPSP, our leadership on the VISSC will ensure our specialized workforce and unique supply chain is prepared, equipped, and trained for the expanded fleet鈥檚 arrival in the 2030s.