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Hello NEKO. The Nuclear debate has gone on in Canada for decades and decades now. Twice before Canada tried to go nuclear and twice before we were either "shunned" by the Americans to purchase them or Canadian governments in the past were just too afraid of the costs involved. A majority of...

By David Dunlop, 2 October 2025 I recently read an interesting article by Michael J. Lalonde called ‘Which Submarines Should Canada Buy?” This article offers a unique perspective from an informed, professional and Canadian author. Some of his main points are the following: The first step is...

Hello "oldcpu". Personally, in my own opinion (IMOO), I am disappointed Canada chose not to pursue the French Short-Fin Barracuda Block 1A design that Australia "Threw away" in favour of the US/UK nuclear program. Having said that, the TKMS Type 212 CD-E (Expedition) or the HDW Type 216 (paper...

Hello "old cpu". The Mark Carney government needs to move quickly on this file with a decision and yes, there very well could be a decision on which company will win the bid before the end of 2025 or early 2026. I have a strong feeling that the Hanwha Ocean (KSS-III Batch 2) may have a "slight"...

Hi "oldcpu". The TKMS Type 212CD also comes in an 'Expedition" package called the TKMS Type 212CD-E package. Take a look at that one which may also be considered. Cheers!

Hello oldcpu. The HDW 216 "design" is a variant of the TKMS 212CD that was seriously being considered by the Australian government for their own sub replacements. Although no HDW 216's have been built as yet, TKMS still has confidence in its design concept vs the Barracuda Block 1A French...

Hello "oldcpu. Yes, those are the 2 government finalists for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project( CPSP). Both are very good replacements for the Victoria Class. In my own opinion (IMOO) though, I believe the Hanwha Ocean KSS-III Batch-II submarine may have a slight edge for one reason. It...

Hello oldcpu. In my opinion, I still believe the Schiebel Camcopter S-300 UAV now being developed for the EU by Schiebel, would be a better option for the RCD in the future. Austrian rotary-wing uncrewed air systems developer Schiebel is eying an anti-submarine warfare role for the S-300, its...

Yes, the RCN has selected the S As of now oldcpu, it is not known what UAV the RCD will acquire, but you can be sure it will have a longer range, more capable UAV for the River Class Destroyer to carry out ASW/AAW/ISR duties with a sonobouy localization and SAT COMMS capability. Possibly the...

Hello "oldcpu". Under the ISTAR program, these are the contenders for the RCNs next generation UAVs: https://canadiandefencereview.com/rcn-istar-intelligence-surveillance-target-acquisition-and-reconnaissance/ -The Halifax class is presently "evaluating" the Swedish SKELDAR V-200 UAV -The...

Hello oldcpu. Some very interesting and thought-provoking questions on the RCD & CDN Baseline 10 variant along with L3 Harris & Star Shield SATCOMS. All I know for sure is that CEC will be included in the RCD program & L3 Harris will supply, and is the sole-sourced contractor for all RCD...

Hello oldcpu. If (and only if) Canada comes to it's senses and finally decides to join the US with a BMD capability, Aegis C2BMC would and should certainly follow. Does the RCD program already have this software package in anticipation of having both a CEC & BMD capability as with most AB'S? We...

Hello "oldcpu". I believe since GD is one of the partners with the Canadian RCD, the General Dynamics UYS 505 will be used and integrated into the CCS 330 system as per below: https://gdmissionsystems.ca/products/underwater-warfare/sonobuoy-processing/sonobuoy-processor

Hello oldcpu. I have seen these videos before when investigating the LW 127/64 Vulcano gun for the CSC RCD fit. Looks like a good fit for our "new" RCDs! Cheers for this!