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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.My view is Australia is willing to spend extra$$ to obtain nuclear propulsion in submarines. Canada is not. There may be some truth to... -
oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.I think it a bit harsh to state Canada can't run submarine forces. Canada has some superb submariners IMHO and who of an excellent...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.I think if cost were not a factor, everyone would agree with you. But after adding up acquisition and lifetiime maintenance costs, 4 to...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.I think 'pessimism' may be the operative word there. I agree that there is a risk here. I think the South Korean Hanwha Ocean with...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.I don't know the details so I can't explain such. The Canadian PM stated the two were very close proposals. I assume (speculate) that...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.For the record, Canadian PM Carney speech...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.I wonder if the pre-announcement "leaks" were deliberate by the government or if they were just from individuals "in the know" eager to...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.CTV are now claiming the same: Canada chooses German company to build new submarine fleet: sources The CTV video says the claim is...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.Steven Chase of the Globe and Mail, referencing unamed sources, claims the German TKMS Type-212CD has been selected by Canada. Globe...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.Replying to my own thread ... I had it pointed out to me that the South Korean President plans to attend the NATO meeting...
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oldcpu replied to the thread Canada Navy Canada SSK program.Two announcements coming up immediately prior to the 7/8-July NATO meeting in Turkey with a 6-July announcement, where the press (such...
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oldcpu posted the thread UK BBC: Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers in GB Navy (RN).BBC has an interesting article (dated 29-June-2026): Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers...
