Halifax shipyard begins construction of Canada’s first River-class destroyer (opens original article in a new tab)

Halifax shipyard started building Canada's first River-class destroyer as part of a major naval modernization effort, with the first ship expected to launch in the early 2030s.

• Halifax shipyard began construction of Canada's first River-class destroyer with a keel-laying ceremony
• River-class destroyers are part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy since 2011 and will replace older warships
• The project involves 15 destroyers costing $56-60 billion and includes advanced defense capabilities