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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Delaying new ships will cause 'rust-out': navy documents

HMCS ProtecteurDelaying efforts to replace Canada's 40-year-old navy supply ships will damage the service's frigate, according to documents obtained by CBC News.

Extending the wait for new ships will create a problem called "rust-out," said navy Commodore Kelly Williams in a 2009-2010 Maritime Staff Capability Plan, copies of which were obtained by CBC News.

A $2.9-billion program to replace the two supply ships was put on hold in August, because bids came in over budget.

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