Babcock will continue serving as the primary sustainment partner for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines after receiving a long-term contract extension covering another six years of fleet support. The agreement ensures the aging diesel-electric attack submarines continue receiving essential engineering, maintenance, and logistics services until they are eventually replaced by a modern underwater combat fleet. Over nearly twenty years of partnership, Babcock has established a dependable submarine sustainment enterprise by building specialized technical expertise, strengthening domestic supply chains, and creating a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting complex naval platforms. The program has also delivered significant economic value across Canada by generating billions of dollars in industrial activity, supporting hundreds of suppliers, and maintaining thousands of highly skilled jobs. In addition to collaborating with traditional defense contractors, the company has expanded partnerships with academic institutions, Indigenous organizations, and small businesses to encourage innovation and strengthen Canada’s sovereign industrial capability. The renewed agreement not only improves fleet readiness but also provides the foundation for a seamless transition from the current Victoria-class submarines to Canada’s future undersea warfare capability, ensuring operational continuity for the Royal Canadian Navy.