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One speculative idea I had (speculation is the 'operative word' ) is the WFOV (wide angle field of view) EOSS could be the AN/SAY-3 I-Stalker, or a derivative of that (if such a derivative is available). <<<<<<<< EDIT (4-May-2026) ... the more i look at this the more I think HIGHLY UNLIKELY...

I note Australia, with their Type-26 frigates (Hunter class) are planning to procure both Nulka and MASS Omnitrap (which has many different types of ECM munitions possible). As I note in the above quote, I would like to see the RCN also procure a chaff dispensing system such as MASS, where...

I note that the The L3Harris spec sheet ( https://www.l3harris.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/L3Harris-SPEIR-SPATIAL-sell-sheet-hr.pdf ) notes the SPEIR has these key elements: - Wide Field Sensor Subsystem ((WFSS) - implementation of WFOV (Wide Field of View) EOSS) , - Narrow Field Sensor...

Digging into SPEIR a bit, I note: SPEIR (Shipboard Panoramic Electo Optical Infrared) is the U.S. Navy’s program for a shipboard 360-degree passive EO/IR sensing capability. L3Harris Technologies’ SPATIAL system is a technical solution developed to meet this requirement. The system uses a...

Further to the above, I note again this Congressional record; https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2026-01-06/html/CREC-2026-01-06-pt1-PgS39-2.htm where it states (in the context of that Congressional record noting FMS to Canada for the Canadian Surface Combatant): What leads me to...

I found it interesting to read SPEIR is to be procured ( according to what is being sent to US congress). Here is a L3Harris marking brochure on SPEIR: https://www.l3harris.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/L3Harris-SPEIR-SPATIAL-sell-sheet-hr.pdf From that: The Shipboard Panoramic...

I think I found my "proof" (or rather - an independent source of information). I note the following US document that appears to confirm the change of the 127mm gun (date 23-Dec-2025 in a Report Delivered to USA Congress) ...

I think it fair to say we are all curious as to the ultimate fit of the 1st (and subsequent) batches of the River Class Destroyer. Most of us only have unclassified sources to rely on and not some 'contact' in DND nor in Industry. At least no contacts any more (after many decades having...

The new model is definitely interesing, and as noted suggests there are indeed changes. I note a model is just that - a model. Its degree of accuracy in depiction needs to be taken with some grains of salt. I believe more confirmation is appropriate to be certain, else we are still in the...

I speculate there will be differences between different River class batches and the later batches could have major differences compared to the initial batch.

On the topic of the F-35, while some countries, due to the rising cost of the aircraft, are considering to reduce the quantity of their aircraft (ie Canada and Switzerland), ... other countries are increasing their procurement quantity (despite the price increase) indicating the F-35 is a sought...

While selecting a TKMS Type-212CD submarine likely has MANY more benefits under the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program (of which Canada is a very recent member), even selecting the KSS-III-Batch-2 submarine might allow Canada to take advantage of its recent entry into the SAFE...

Some speculation by me. ... Canada’s formal participation in the EU's Security Action For Europe (SAFE) program, effective as of February 14, 2026, has opened a new opportunity for Canadian defense industry involvement. Under the SAFE program, EU-backed low-interest loans are available to...

Some speculation here ... Canada’s formal participation in the EU's Security Action For Europe (SAFE) program, effective as of February 14, 2026, has opened a new opportunity for Canadian defense industry involvement. Under the SAFE program, EU-backed low-interest loans are available to support...

Something else that may be relevant to the TKMS effort to be selected with their Type-212CD is the following .... Canada officially joined the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) on February 14, 2026. This agreement allows Canadian-made parts to count as "domestic" EU content (Article 4)...

There has been an indirect development that may affect the Canadian fighter aircraft procurement - which MAY be significant (or may not) , which frankly, I struggle a lot to understand. Here is my understanding, and I may have this wrong. As of 14 February 2026, Canada has officially signed an...

The gun depiction in that artwork image does not look radically different from the guns in any other images of the River Class. With respect, it does not appear to me to illustrate the Mk 54 any more than the Leonardo gun. Further, I have yet to read anything contrary to this April-2021...

Doing a replenishment at sea, the approach is very tricky, as dependant on the positions of the two ships, the water streaming in between the two ships can either suck them together or push them appart. In this case the approach for replenishment was not adequate enough and I suspect the...

Further to this, various news sources have reported that the RCAF has proceeded to sign a contract involving 14-more F-35s although it is not clear to me if this was only for long lead items for 14-more F-35s or for the complete procurement of 14-more F-35s. if one assumes it is for the...

There is a rather long article here entitled "Why the Saab Gripen NG is right for Canada". Also, The WarZone now has an article (dated 4-Feb-2026) on the Gripen Further to those articles, ... like Canada, Switzerland is currently struggling with significant cost overruns on the F-35. I note...