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Canadian Shipbuilding-Budgets Can Sink Warships An opinion article from the writer only and not to be published anywhere but this forum.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

That could be done as well but I think the San Antonio class is better suited for what it does now.;)

Hello trishna_amrta. Yes, Canada has already done that with the acquisition of a doubled hull cargo ship. Davie Shipyard turned it into an Interim AOR (MV Asterix) for the RCN for about $450M CAD and has been doing yeoman service while the JSS ships are being built. We could very well do the...

Please do Nilgirl. Thanks!:)

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...

Totally agree Nilgirl!! Again agree Nilgirl. Here is my own opinion as to what the RCN should respond to the government with: In My Own Opinion (IMOO) I believe the RCN will have 3 options for the government to consider. In order of priority, here are my 'final 3: 1. The German 4000 ton Type...

Hello all! In My Own Opinion (IMOO) I believe the RCN will have 3 options for the government to consider. In order of priority, here are my 'final 3: 1. The German 4000 ton Type 216 AIP Submarine. The reasoning behind this is because the Canadian Senate has expressed that 12 of these subs be...

Yes, I have taken a look at the German 212 CD and it could be a great option for Canada with perhaps some changes to Canadianize it.

Hello AlphaMike. Using the centre of the Multi-Mission Bay for 16 MK 41 VLS Canisters Cells would defeat the the purpose of the Mission Bay entirely and IMO will not happen. If you use a Stern well for RHIBS, then where would you put the VDS & TAS? Again not feasible and won't happen. What...

Hi Mick! Remote underwater vehicles are certainly being considered for our CSC Type 26 Frigates by the RCN, but going under our High Arctic Ice would be quite another thing. They most likely would not be able to surface for any reason, so why would you do that? The CSC Frigates themselves would...

Here is an Opinion piece written by the Canadian Naval Review webmaster on Canada's beleagered submarine replacement history. and replacing the Victoria class submarines. An interesting and thought-provoking article by the CNR Webmaster on Canadian submarine acquisition and political bungling by...

Yes please. I would like to know your source for this comment. Cheers!:)

Hello Ted Barnes. Yes, you are absolutely correct! Canada needs to have continual satellite monitoring of the Arctic particularly in a rapid warming region. Satellite coverage is both insufficient and unavailable and Canada needs to support a larger and more complex satellite system. This means...