Canada is racing to hit NATO’s 2% defense target — and submarines are the fulcrum. In this episode, Mike Wixson and Paul Micucci break down Canada’s $60B submarine plan, the risks of offshoring, and what this means for national sovereignty and industry.
You’ll hear:
• Why 12 AIP diesel-electric subs are central to Arctic strategy
• The case for a nuclear‑diesel hybrid option
• Options: fully domestic build, licensing, or split procurement
• How youth jobs, supply chains, and spare‑parts risks tie into subs
• A pragmatic path forward: local yards, training cohorts, IP transfer
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