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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...

I like the idea Nilgirl!

I would imagine the French are really livid about Australia's decision to do this right now although I think the French sub deal was sunk months ago. This probably was not a rash or recent decision by the Australians. They probably had been in negotiations with both the US & UK for many months...

“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“This is an opinion piece by the author for promotion of general discussions by forum members only and not to be published in whole or in part by any other media”.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...

Yes I realize that Ted. Nuclear energy should be highly regulated but working together with the Feds input ($$) with provinces like N.B, Saskatchewan, Ontario along with national and international civilian companies should really help this promising SMR/SMMR technology take off. Again the...

You may be correct Ted, but if we don't take a hard look at this technology, we may "miss the boat" ......again. This SMR/SMMR technology is seriously being looked at by several provinces especially in New Brunswick where the N.B government is just about ready to collaborate with other...

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...