Intermarine and Leonardo unite for Italian Navy minehunter contract
Five modern minehunters will undertake sweeps of leading maritime areas of interest.
HMCS Victoria sails in the vicinity of Esquimalt Harbour while wearing a poppy on its sail in Esquimalt, British Columbia on 5 November 2021. (Photo: CAF)
A new Victoria-class In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) is being developed – known as VISSC II – that will replace the current arrangements.
According to the Canadian Department for National Defence (DND) progress is under way and a Request for Proposals (RFP) is due to be released 'by the end of 2024', with a contract awarded by 2026.
A spokesperson from DND told Shephard that the government 'is currently engaging with industry on the development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for succession In-Service Support Contracts (VISSC II) to ensure a smooth transition of fleet support'.
The VISSC was contracted
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Five modern minehunters will undertake sweeps of leading maritime areas of interest.
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