HD HHI Press Release translated by Naval News
On November 12th, HD HHI announced that Royal Canadian Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, visited its Ulsan headquarters along with representatives from Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and ROK Navy Headquarters.
Canada is currently pursuing the ‘Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP)’ to acquire 8 to 12 submarines, each with a displacement of 3,000 tons.
During his visit, Commander Angus Topshee inspected the primary submarine of the ROK Navy, which is under maintenance at HD HHI, and toured its submarine construction and production facilities, gaining firsthand insight into the company’s advanced submarine construction capabilities.
HD HHI also introduced its vision for Canada’s submarine acquisition project, actively discussing opportunities for collaboration between the two countries in research, development, and workforce training.
Mr. Sang-kyun Lee, CEO of HD HHI, stated, “HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has the capabilities to be a crucial partner not only for Canada’s submarine acquisition project but also for the Navy’s overall operational capacity,” adding, “Defense projects are directly tied to the national interest, so we will work closely with the government and industry to secure overseas defense projects.”
“I was deeply impressed by Hyundai Heavy Industries’ technology and productivity, demonstrated not only in submarine construction and maintenance but also in successfully completing various naval projects, including Aegis destroyers, frigates, and patrol ships. In particular, their ability to deliver multiple projects on time, even when managing several simultaneously, was remarkable.”
Vice Admiral Angus Topshee
Furthermore, HD HHI is set to participate in the “Deep Blue Forum” in Ottawa on Thursday, the 14th, hosted by the Canadian Navy, to present its strategy and submarine solutions for the CPSP project.
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