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Why a French attack submarine has docked 300 miles from the US border

The FS Tourville is 99 meters long, displaces 5,200 tons when submerged, and can dive to a depth greater than 350 meters
The FS Tourville is 99 meters long, displaces 5,200 tons when submerged, and can dive to a depth greater than 350 meters (x)
  • A French nuclear-powered attack submarine, the FS Tourville, surfaced in Halifax, Nova Scotia earlier this week, sparking baseless rumors it was in response to Donald Trump’s annexation threats towards Canada.
  • The submarine's arrival is actually related to Canada's C$60 billion ($42 billion) plan to modernise its submarine fleet.
  • The FS Tourville, a French Navy Suffren-class submarine, is equipped with advanced weaponry and designed for long-duration missions, including intelligence gathering.
  • The visit aims to showcase French expertise and strengthen defence cooperation between France and Canada, particularly in navigating icy northern waters.
  • Canada plans to put between six and 12 new submarines into service, with the first replacement to be delivered by 2035, and the French Naval Group is vying for the contract.
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