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I hope you are wrong too Nilgirl. Our Country cannot do without 15 of these "Super" Frigates as a minimum.

Totally agree Ted Barnes.

Yes, these Hybrid subs would have to be regulated like everything else here in Canada but worthwhile to at least consider for Canada. We have had these "headaches" before with the CSC project so what has changed? We never seem to look beyond our noses and think of the possibilities. This...

Again, totally agree with you. Perhaps something good will come of all of this after the 20 Sep 2021 (Perhaps a "new" government perspective would help-maybe not! Same s$#t-different gov!!

Totally agree RogerRanger!:mad:

There is a lot of truth in what you say RogerRanger. The technology is already out there and yes, the R & D for the basic hull British BAE Type 26 has been done already. The costs of both the Hunter class and CSC Frigates have been bungled so much by both governments that it is no wonder we...

Canadian Shipbuilding-Budgets Can Sink Warships An opinion article from the writer only and not to be published anywhere but this forum. Recent Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) and Auditor General (AG) reports into Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) paint a challenging picture for...

Nuclear propulsion is ideal for long distances and extended under-ice missions that are unique to Canada. Off-the-shelf AIP submarine designs that are direct replacements to the Victoria class, such as the French Barracuda Block 1A class being designed for Australia or the Japanese Soyru 29SS...

I read all your articles with interest. It seems as if DND wants this to happen but would like some input ($$) from other Arctic states. Yes, to your last question. :)

Hello Ted. I am not saying anything about lying or making anything up. I am sure you are right. Just wanted to get some accurate info from your DND source about current coverages or lack thereof. He seems to be in-the-know on this issue. That's all myself and I believe Nilgirl wanted to know...

"One just needs to do a little goggling to see what the coverage and frequency of passes for RADARSAT. I have a source in DND that has looked at the current coverage for high altitude drones for the Arctic, and unless the coverage is better you won't be seeing these types of drones." Hello...

Hello Ted Barnes. Yes, the Canadian government has leased the "MV" Asterix for the RCN as an Interim AOR from a private company with an option for the government to buy it outright after or before the lease is up for around $4-450M CAD. That is why it is called the "MV" Asterix and not...

That could be done as well but I think the San Antonio class is better suited for what it does now.;)

Hello trishna_amrta. Yes, Canada has already done that with the acquisition of a doubled hull cargo ship. Davie Shipyard turned it into an Interim AOR (MV Asterix) for the RCN for about $450M CAD and has been doing yeoman service while the JSS ships are being built. We could very well do the...

Please do Nilgirl. Thanks!:)

Hospital ships are excellent vehicles of international policy, diplomacy and humanitarian efforts. They can provide humanitarian assistance during disasters, advanced medical treatment, services and on-board medical training. These ships are internationally protected in accordance with Protocol...

This article is an opinion piece only written by the author. Dedicated Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Ships Canada has the longest coastline on the planet and a proud maritime heritage. However, it is the only G7 country without a true amphibious sealift capability. It has been...

Totally agree Nilgirl!! Again agree Nilgirl. Here is my own opinion as to what the RCN should respond to the government with: In My Own Opinion (IMOO) I believe the RCN will have 3 options for the government to consider. In order of priority, here are my 'final 3: 1. The German 4000 ton Type...

Hello all! In My Own Opinion (IMOO) I believe the RCN will have 3 options for the government to consider. In order of priority, here are my 'final 3: 1. The German 4000 ton Type 216 AIP Submarine. The reasoning behind this is because the Canadian Senate has expressed that 12 of these subs be...