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South Korea lost a multibillion-dollar submarine contract with Canada to Germany. Analysts view the close competition as a positive sign, indicating South Korea's growing ability to compete with established submarine builders. The loss is seen as a strategic gain for South Korea's defense industry reputation.
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South Korea lost Canada's submarine order, which is described as multibillion-dollar.
South Korea lost Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine order to Germany.
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Key findings
South Korea lost Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine order to Germany.
South China Morning Post- South Korea's close-run contest with Germany for Canada's submarine order reveals its rising defense industry clout.
- The deal is framed as a 'prize' of proving competitive parity with a traditional defense powerhouse.
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South Korea lost Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine order to Germany.
South China Morning PostAnalysts say South Korea's performance in the contest proves it can challenge one of the world's leading submarine builders.
OpinionThe contest for the submarine order was close-run between South Korea and Germany.
South China Morning PostCanada's submarine order is multibillion-dollar.
South China Morning Post