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Thanks Underway for that "yes" vote. I was definitely a "surface puke" when I was "in the mob" and knew very little of what a "Ping Boatswain" was all about! Ha! All I know is that the Arleigh Burkes will be fitted with this Ultra Electronics beast as will apparently the River Class CSC Type 26...

Ted: The Towed Low Frequency Active/Passive Sonar-Ultra LFAPS-C is an Ultra Electronics piece of kit and not from MDA. The Ultra LFAPS-C known by Ultra as the "Sea Lancer" (2nd Gen) will be fitted on the AB 51 class as well and provides a Low Frequency Active (LFA) Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) in...

Hello Ted. Yes, the towed array is still part of the package however the VDS has been cut and is not on the infographic.

Based on the new Info-graphic Fact Sheet for the CSC Type 26 River Class Destroyer, here is an "updated" CSC Destroyer Latest Capabilities as of 03 July 2024: CSC TYPE 26 (RIVER CLASS DESTROYER) LATEST INFO GRAPHIC/CAPABILITIES AS OF 03 JULY 2024 Here is an update as is either known or...

Also notice that the Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) has also been dropped.

Naming the Frigates is the least of the MNDs decisions he has to make. Something more substantive on Friday would be more appropriate. Like getting to over 2% of GDP for defence earlier! We will see in 2 days.

Launching the "Construction of the CSC Fleet" on Friday to me means that the Definition Phase is now complete and ISL Contracts have been signed for the first batch of Frigates and we are finally ready to go, correct? Or is this all "political fluff" and a "photo-op" by the MND with nothing...

Thanks Underway for that info. Cheers!

Hello again Underway. Can you give any Hello Underway. Can you give specifics on Taiwan using the "ship-based" SPY 7 radar? I had not heard that before. Cheers!

Here is a feature from Vanguard magazine on the new CCG Polar Class 2s characteristics being built by SeaSpan Marine in Vancouver to date!. Her "Design" weight of 26,036 tons may not be her "full-load" weight. I suspect it may come in heavier at between 28-30,000 tons. In any case, one of the...

Thanks Underway for that very informative and fast reply. I actually knew a lot of what you have commented on but was unfamiliar of some of your SPY 7 (V3) comments. Cheers and have a "Great Navy Day"!!

Hello Underway. I get that the X Band Illumination Radar (by MDA) is now not required for the SPY 7 (V3) radar but, any radar can be jammed to some degree. Is this something Canada should be concerned about with the NA-30S Mk-2 Fire Control System (FCS) for the 127mm? The LM SPY 7 (V3) Radar...

CSC TYPE 26 FRIGATE LATEST INFO GRAPHIC/CAPABILITIES AS OF 18 MAY 2024 Here is some more info & the latest updates as is either known or speculated as of 18 May 2024 for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Type 26 Frigate weapons & systems design. The number of MK 41 VLS Cells has been dropped...

Here is another LM/BAE graphic of the CSC Frigate just released. This one features a "filled-in" mast with what appear to be EW AEs and perhaps a FC Radar for the 5" Leonardo gun FWD. The NSMs also seem to be "Trainable" as with the BAE proposed missile fit for the Hunter class Batch II fit. It...

CSC TYPE 26 FRIGATE LATEST INFO GRAPHIC/CAPABILITIES AS OF 10 MAY 2024 Here are the latest updates as is either known or speculated as of 10 May 2024 for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Type 26 Frigate weapons & systems design. The number of MK 41 VLS Cells has been dropped to 24 Cells...

Canada has finally released its new defence policy-"OUR NORTH, STRONG AND FREE"-An interesting read or "More Fluff".

CSC TYPE 26 FRIGATE LATEST INFO GRAPHIC/CAPABILITIES AS OF 14 APRIL 2024 Here are the latest updates as is either known or speculated as of 14 April 2024 for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Type 26 Frigate weapons & systems design. The number of MK 41 VLS Cells has been dropped to 24 Cells...

Nice pictures Ted. Where did these "Archived" pictures come from? First time I've seen these. Are these official government photos or are these just AI for your own affect? Are you saying MDA is no longer involved with the Illumination Radar system.... then who is?

Hello, ucuyorum. MDA has been in the Space business for many years now including building satellites and the CANADARM used on most of the Apollo systems and the ISS, RADARSAT programs and satellites. No, they have not built Naval Radars yet but with their expertise, they should be able to...

I take it from your "Humm" emoji reply Ted that you do not want to to discuss anything WRT the CSC design as related to the MDA Illumination radar and the critical radar it must use to keep our sailors safe from harm? 🐎 :poop: