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Another stab to the heart! https://nationalpost.com/opinion/np-view-canada-is-soft-on-china-and-the-u-s-knows-it

According to our “newly minted” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada seems to be immediately down-playing the importance of the “Three-Eyes” AUKUS nuclear technology transfer deal between the United States, Australia and United Kingdom as merely a way for the US to sell nuclear submarines to...

In my opinion, this decision by Australia had been simmering in the background for if not months, then ever since the contract was signed in 2016 between the Australian government and DCNS France for 12 French Barracuda Block 1A diesel submarines. Little by little DCNS seemed to be pulling back...

“This is an opinion piece by the author for forum members discussion only and not to be reproduced in any way on any other media.” Acquiring new equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces is a drawn-out and complicated process that typically can take up to 15 years or longer. When it comes to...

“This is an opinion piece by the author for promotion of general discussions by forum members only and not to be published in whole or in part by any other media”. Ottawa seems to be going against allied cost-reduction trends in putting all its “surface warship eggs” in one, large, expensive...

Canadian Shipbuilding-Budgets Can Sink Warships An opinion article from the writer only and not to be published anywhere but this forum.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...

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...

CANADIAN ARCTIC SURVEILLANCE-IS THE MQ-4C TRITON HALE UAV the ANSWER? Automating Arctic Surveillance & Defence: In light of the impact that global warming is having on Canada’s northern borders and the prevalence of increased Arctic activity by countries other than Canada, it is becoming more...

Are We Losing the North? Canadian Arctic Security and Sovereignty Note: This Article is the opinion of the Author only, and not the opinion of any group or media outlet Due to its increasing accessibility resulting from climate change, the Arctic may become a contested and militarized arena...

Here is an article for forum members consumption. FUTURE CANADIAN SUBMARINE OPTIONS AFTER the “VICTORIA CLASS”….WHAT NEXT? David Dunlop: This article is strickly the opinion of the writer and not intended for media publication. Canadian submarine interests are divided into three categories...