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Hello CynicOpt. As a retired RCN member I will try to explain the Canadian watch system which I believe mirrors the British model. Normally when a Canadian naval ship puts to sea, the entire crew including all officers from the Captain on down sail in what is called the 2nd Degree of...

I see. Some interesting thoughts. Enough said.

Being a "Comedian" at one time does not make President Zolynsky a Nazi as you seem to be implying. Being a magalomatic, power hungry, un-hinged "person" however is something quite different. Kind of remiinds me of a certain "ex-U.S. president" though, eh?. The West is committed though to...

Hello Jagdflieger. You "obviously" have a deep appreciation/love for what Putin and his 'thugs" are doing in Ukraine. But what you and your "Pal" have failed to see is the complete resolve of the Ukrainian people who are vigorously defending their home and country. It is that resolve that will...

Hello UkroTurk. Yes perhaps a bit long but it illustrates where Ukraine & Russia are at right now. I encourage you to take a few miniutes and give it a good read. In my opinion, I believe you may be a bit too optimistic with respect to Ukraine already winning the war. They will have their "ups...

WILL UKRAINE WIN PUTIN’S “war”? This is an opinion piece only by the author for members and not for distribution elsewhere. Vladimir Putin has made a huge blunder with Ukraine, and Russia, in the end, cannot win this war. Since Russia has taken the city of Lysychansk, Ukraine must enhance...

I have read Ian Mack’s CGAI article with great interest, nodding yes…, finally! (1) Canada’s Military Procurement System has been in shambles for many years and is in dire need of repair; as is our SSE Defence Policy along with a much-needed Indo-Pacific Strategy relating to China. CDS General...

This concept has been bantered about before but deserves a second look for the acquisition of Canadian Polar class Icebreakers and Strategic Sealift Capabilities. The use of the South Korean Christophe De Margerie Arc 7 Ice Class LNG Carrier as a “blueprint” to build Canada’s CCG John G...

This concept has been bantered about before but deserves a second look for the acquisition of Canadian Polar class Icebreakers and Strategic Sealift Capabilities. The use of the South Korean Christophe De Margerie Arc 7 Ice Class LNG Carrier as a “blueprint” to build Canada’s CCG John G...

Put "one over" right......where's your substantiation of that eh? No substantiation required on any opinion expressed. IMO, Irving should never have agreed to this program if they weren't prepared to build these ships before the design phase was completed. They must have known well before that...

Playing "fast and lose" with the facts as you say, is never good for anyone especially the Canadian public and the RCN for their future naval requirements. As we all know "Nothing" has been signed yet WRT the CSC frigate program and this requirement by Irving to build these "monsters" could very...

David Pugliese says $300 Million more needed by Irving to build the CSC Frigates; you quote $100 Million for a new synchrolift and "internals changes". Which is it 1 or 3? What are your "sources"? (don't tell me; need to know....right?) It's getting to the point now that nobody knows who is...

The Liberal government is now "mulling" over the idea of giving Irving Shipyard another $300 million to upgrade its yard to build the CSC Frigates. See below: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/liberals-mull-giving-irving-an-extra-300-million-to-build-warships

The LM SPY 7 advanced radar system for the CSC Frigate has just received the Government of Canada's official nomenclature – AN/SPY 7 (V) 3. See below: http://www.canadiandefencereview.com/news?news/3427

The MARLIN-WS 30mm options are very interesting. The ILOS option would be an excellent choice for the CSC Frigate. My only query would be, what X Band Illumination Radar will MDA present to LM for the CSC Frigate. This radar will be critical for Mid-Short range targeting as well as air & surface...

No "real" hate on for Irving Ted. They used to be great at building naval ships. The Halifax class is a prime example, and they were "on budget" to boot! But I am pragmatic when it comes to the CSC Frigate program and want every last Canadian "nickles worth" out of Irving when the CSC Frigates...

"There is not many shipbuilding projects that doesn't suffer delays" Yes, I get it that most Canadian shipbuilding projects suffer delays, however these delays would be totally unacceptable for any other government but Canada! If the shipyard upgrads "would still have to be built at the end of...

"it was only a few years ago that Irving discovered that they would have to upgrade" Irving knew what design they would build for the RCN in 2018 when the BAE Type 26 Frigate design was selected by the government. Those "four years" would have made a big difference to start building the CSC...

If Irving did not include any of the technical upgrades in the yard for the CSC Frigate program with the awarding of the CSC program to Halifax Shipyards, they at least knew this was going to be a problem and should have been cognisent on Irvings part, to immediately engage the government for...

Agree Ted, however, Irving knew about this years ago when they signed the contract to build these CSC "monsters" and should have included those costs when they negotiated the build with the Canadian Government. I can see profit as they are a business, but greed is such a nasty business tactic...