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Hello Nilgiri. It's actually about 16 years since the Conservative government first decided to acquire the F 35 to replace the CF 18s. Then when Trudeau took power he cancelled the program saying they were too expensive 7 years ago and now he has flip-floped again. We could have had the first...

Hello everyone. Here are a couple of recent videos of the launching and drydocking of HMS Glasgow City class Type 26 frigate for your enjoyment. Cheers...

There is no need to change the designation of the Anadolu. She is and always will be an LHD class carrier that can carry drones along with helos or F/W A/C, period!

Thanks for that Calculus.

Hello Isa Khan: Here is the latest LM CSC Type 26 graphic design look so far. As you can see the "Frigate" is a bit longer and heavier as well. Cheers!

Hi again CynicOpt. The 1 in 3 Watch system (Red, White, Blue-called the Third Degree of Readiness) is simple no matter how many people you have on board ships (either 200 or 1800 or 2000-6000)-Day Sift/Night Shift it doesn't matter. For example say Red watch (600) comes on at 08:00 (Red & White...

Helo CynicOpt again. Department Heads on Canadian Naval Ships anyway are normally the rank of LCDR and don't "normally" stand watches but some do, such as the Executive Officer in a Port/Stbd watch rotation with the Commanding Officer on the bridge and Combat Officer/Ops Room Officer in the Ops...

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