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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Refurbished British subs to be ready within 18 months

Almost 10 years after Canada bought four British submarines, a naval commander says at least three of them should be fully operational within the next 18 months.

Vice-Admiral Drew Robertson said yesterday he expects HMCS Victoria, HMCS Cornerbrook and HMCS Windsor to be in service "over the coming year, year and a half ... sailing simultaneously."

Submarines are considered fully operational when they have the capability to fire torpedoes underwater.

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