“The Canadian Surface Combatant program is positioned to deliver significant economic benefits to Canada, projected to be measured in billions of dollars over the life of the program.”
Advancements in Canadian technology and manufacturing. Creation and development of Canada’s small and medium enterprise sector. Investments in research and development. Increased international presence through global export opportunities.
Of the many benefits Canada will receive from the new Canadian Surface Combatant?(CSC), jobs are the foundation across all economic development aspects of the program. Building the CSC in Canada reinvigorates naval engineering and design jobs now and for the next four decades.?
The Canadian Surface Combatant’s Economic Impact
Lockheed Martin Canada is partnered with BAE Systems, CAE, L3Harris, MDA, Ultra Electronics, Rolls-Royce, OSI and others to design the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) – an advanced and modern combat ship equipped with highly capable technology to support the men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy for the next 40+ years.
Collectively, the design team brings a wide Canadian footprint:
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10,000+ Canadian employees
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45+ facilities from coast to coast
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4,000+ Canadian small and medium-sized suppliers
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Thousands more in future high-value Canadian job creation
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Infrastructure Investments in Action
