Recent content by GR66

Impossible. I'm sure it's been clearly stated on these forums that Orcas are non-combatants.

Age (youngest A-10's are almost 42 years old)? Operating cost? Possibly outdated electronics that are difficult/costly to upgrade? The above is just spit-balling as I have no informed idea, but from what I can tell the USAF has been talking about getting rid of the A-10's for at least 10...

The one that agrees with me of course! ;)

With regard to FCAS it seems that not all is well between the partners... https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/powerful-german-union-calls-dassaults-expulsion-fighter-jet-programme-2025-12-10/

I get what you're saying but what I'm trying to point out is that there seems to be a disconnect between the capabilities that are being suggested for the CDC don't match what is being proposed as the mission for the CDC. I have yet to read anything that suggests the CDC being deployed as part...

I know a number of people that are "mostly not here"

Correct. We are not currently in a state of armed conflict. If however we were to go to war with Russia or China as part of an alliance then what potential military threats might we face? Is it inconceivable that we might face air or sub-launched cruise missiles against our fleet and naval...

FTFY

Not only missiles...Russian Shahed/Geran-2's are now dropping AT mines. https://defence-blog.com/russian-shahed-drones-seen-dropping-anti-tank-mines/

Agreed. Maintaining historical links and honouring your unit's past doesn't require a special order of dress. Other nations seem to be able to have pride in their units without it. If it's really that important save it for your Colour Guard. It would look a hell of a lot better on parade as...

Air launched missiles are part of an IAMD system. Fighters can also move much more quickly to an area where they are needed than land or sea-based platforms. With BVR missiles (QB'd by F-35's and AEW aircraft) they can also take out enemy aircraft (or ships?) before they launch their missiles...

I'm not opposed to this but I'm also fine with maintaining the historical links to units that have proudly served Canada in the past. I just don't think it should get in the way of creating a unified force with shared traditions. Encouraging more hypenated-Canadianisms isn't the way I think we...

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukrainian-f-16-pilot-sets-record-for-shooting-1736247938.html Our greatest airborne threat isn't enemy fighters or bombers over our territory but rather the missiles they (and potentially enemy submarines) launch against our territory.

Somebody been reading our forums?

You didn't answer my question. ;)