Arctic and offshore patrol ships: Royal Canadian Navy

The Arctic and offshore patrol ships (AOPS) will:

  • conduct armed sea-borne surveillance in Canada's waters, including in the Arctic
  • enforce Canadian sovereignty in cooperation with partners of the Canadian Armed Forces and other government departments
  • enhance our ability to assert Canadian sovereignty
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HCMS) Harry DeWolf

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf

Project at a glance

Shipyard

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Number of vessels to be built

6

Project budget

$4.98 billion

Expected vessel delivery

2020 to 2025

Progress of the project

The year ahead

Work continues on AOPS 6, with delivery planned in 2025.

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