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Navy ponders concept of Canadian-built amphibious landing ship for Arctic operations

Arctic Helicopter Patrol Barge – Almost on time and only a billion over budget

The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy is floating the idea of an ice-capable amphibious landing ship to move troops and equipment around the country’s Arctic — and perhaps elsewhere.

But Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee is quick not to get his hopes up — and has even, occasionally, taken pains to downplay it.

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