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France’s nuclear -powered attacker submarine has stirred up the US door. The French nuclear submarine was seen just 480 km from the US border. The French Navy’s Safrain category submarine FS Tourville reached Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada earlier this week. The development took place at a time when US President Donald Trump threatened to merge Canada. In such a situation, there was speculation about the arrival of the French submarine.
According to French’s leading newspaper Le Parisian, FS Tourville visited the Atlantic cross after an announcement of invested $ 60 billion to renewed its old submarine fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy. The office of Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant Governor Mike Savage wrote, ‘We are happy to welcome the French submarine tourville. Allies and friends are working together. Enjoy your stay. ‘
Answer to Trump’s threats?
In claims on the online platform, it was seen as a response to the threats of US President Donald Trump. However, these rumors were rejected. France and Canada signed a joint announcement in September. Till that time Trump was in the campaign for the presidential election. The Canadian news channel, according to CTV, expect the submarine to stay in the port till March 21.
Specialty of Tourville
The FS Tourville is a 99 meter long submarine, which displaces 5200 tonnes when drowning in water. It can dive up to more than 350 meters depth. The French submarine is powered by a nuclear reactor and can reach a speed of more than 25 knots. The submarine is equipped with Navy cruise missiles, F21 heavy wire-guided torpedo and modern exuset SM39 anti-Ship missiles.
The French submarine is said to be suitable for working in all oceans and can stay in the sea for more than 270 days a year, which can be used for intelligence missions.