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The Department of National Defence has announced that it is joining efforts to improve missile systems for naval vessels.

The upgrade process includes the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of the Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2 – the next generation of that missile.

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Canada’s contribution to participate in the development memorandum of understanding is approximately $200 million, according to DND.

The 11 other partner nations in this consortium are Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and the United States, it added.

The Evolved Seasparrow Missile is used to protect the Halifax-class frigates against anti-ship cruise missiles and aircraft. The new Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2 will have increased capabilities that will improve accuracy and target recognition, DND noted.