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Yep. That's what I got ($935).

I certainly did not. I turned in a Ruger PC Carbine, which most definitely is on the list, and got that same "mismatch" message.

I got the same message, but no reduction in the compensation value. It's not clear exactly what the "mismatch" was....

Not sure I 100% agree with your statement. We have been told that the Type 212CD will have ice strengthening, and with regards to size and buoyancy, it's the same submerged displacement as the USS Skate, which did surface through arctic ice for the first time in 1959. The Type 212CD is said to...

First meeting of the tri-lateral planning group for the Type 212 CD project. I suspect the details will be worked out quickly, and announced later this year. https://www.navaltoday.com/2026/08/11/germany-norway-and-canada-start-preparations-for-type-212cd-sub-contract

Draft is actually comparable: 6.45 for the MPI, vs 6.2 for CCGS George R. Pearkes. It's a longer and broader design.

From the horse's mouth. Interesting details, including what appears to be SPY7, a Mk 45 gun, and RAM launchers, all of which will be employed by the RCN with the RCDs. https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/products/naval-vessels/frigates/gmf-140#anchor-advanced-air-ballistic-missile-defence

More again. Reference to "a procurement project in North America." https://www.navaltoday.com/2026/08/03/rheinmetall-reveals-new-guided-missile-frigate

Quick Google search shows no sign of a Mexican naval frigate program, and the US is developing the FF(X), so I think this is aimed at CDC. Like I mentioned in my original post, this suggests the Germans are under the impression the 105m restriction may have been lifted.

More on this. Canada is specifically mentioned. https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/rheinmetall-gmf-140-frigate-unveiling

That's being replaced by a new light frigate class known as FF(X), which will be based on the US Coast Guard’s HII Ingalls Shipbuilding Legend-class National Security Cutter design. So, I still think this is being aimed at CDC, unless there is another NA frigate program (Mexico perhaps?).

Hmm. Interesting. I wonder what "North American Naval Project" this is aimed at? If it's CDC, it would appear this project has "grown" substantially. Note the radar in the picture looks like SPY-7... Also note the reference to CMS 330...

This is cool. Anyone aware of this company: GH Power (Home - GH Power) https://interestingengineering.com/military/gh-power-tkms-submarine-hydrogen-reactor...

Irving's Year in Review (2025). Makes for some interesting reading, including some interesting details on the infrastructure updates currently under construction. https://shipsforcanada.ca/images/uploads/ISI_2025-Annual-Report-compressed.pdf

In fact, our HEP phase 2 upgrades are based on similar work done by the USMC on their "legacy" hornets.