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  1. Ted Barnes

    Canada Analysis: Anand pushes $9 billion Boeing aircraft deal as Bombardier calls for competition

    https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/analysis-anand-pushes-9-billion-boeing-aircraft-deal-as-bombardier-calls-for-competition Just say no to Bombardier.
  2. Ted Barnes

    Navy NSP Infrastructure and docking facilities

    Often enough the GOC includes such things as infrastructure to the overall cost of a project. We saw this with AOPS where jetties specially designed to host this class ship were built in Halifax and Esquimalt and even the naval arctic fueling facility was added to the overall cost of the AOPS...
  3. Ted Barnes

    Navy HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) Halifax-class frigate in Reykjavik, Iceland - December 10, 2021

    Heading back to Canada after repairs in Norway from a fire. Picture courtesy of Warship Cams.
  4. Ted Barnes

    Navy Kingston Class replacement

    The Kingston Class has reached its design life of 25 years. After a through review of the class structural integrity ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) has determined the class can be extended up 15 additional years due to the shape the ships are in. HMCS Kingston the first ship to reach the 25...
  5. Ted Barnes

    Navy Leasing Option for Nuclear Subs for Canada

    While I don't believe Canada will ever purchase nuclear submarines, the offer the UK has made to help Canada in regards to the arctic opens a possibility for a lease for Canada. What I propose is that the UK build a number of Astute Class and partially crew and lease them to Canada. All...
  6. Ted Barnes

    Navy Improved Victoria Class as the new submarine for Canada

    So, we know that a Canadian submarine replacement program has stood up or is about to standup. There is lots of speculation of what Canada will eventually choose. While there is much talk about going with a proven design there are also many who have suggested the RCN going with our own modern...

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