Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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A Canadian operator could keep former RFA ships supporting NATO

The proposed Canadian operation is understood as support for NATO navies, with uncertainty over whether the ships are being bought or rented.

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Question

What is the significance of a Canadian firm taking on former RFA ships?

Short answer

The firm is understood to be planning to operate them for NATO, supporting British and other allied navies; the purchase-versus-rental arrangement needs checking.

Notes

The ships are described as prospective joint NATO assets operated by a Canadian firm. Their role would be to support British and other allied navies in NATO's operating area. The arrangement resembles the pooled aircraft procurement discussed earlier. It remains unclear whether the company would buy the ships or rent them.