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Do the numbers for the Full Spectrum version seem low? I'm wondering if there'll be enough for the reserve infantry units to get that version?

I think the Globe & Mail article mentioned that production would be 12,000 M795 shells per month by 2029. From what I've read, we can't produce any of those shells right now. Plus the nitrocellulose production will be a completely new capability.

Possibly the CMAR announcement? https://www.canada.ca/en/defence-investment-agency/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-fuhr-and-minister-mcguinty-to-announce-new-investment-to-deliver-modernized-capabilities-to-the-canadian-armed-forces.html

I believe that the RFP was sent to Hanwha and TKMS a few months ago, and that March 2 is their deadline to submit their bids. I read somewhere earlier today that the gov may pick a preferred bidder by May or June. Edit to add a source: Hyundai faces pressure in Canada submarine bid - UPI.com...

Looking good! Poseidon #1 is taking shape. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18CryJ8B6P/

The news release is out. Six new Global 6500s, with the first to be delivered in 2027. https://www.canada.ca/en/defence-investment-agency/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-announces-contract-to-deliver-new-multi-role-aircraft-for-royal-canadian-air-force.html

There's an article today from someone who can't be quoted here, but the reference for his article is the US Federal Register. Apparently Canada has requested the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System for the River Class. This seems to finally be confirmation that the RCDs will be able to fire...

I guess the CQ-9 is one of the fleets you're talking about. Is the P-8 the other one?

There's a new FMS case for explody things for the air force. Much of it seems to be related to Small Diameter Bombs (Increment I and II), but I'm not sure if some of the other items are separate weapons or components of the SDBs...

When you talk about 35-40% labour costs, is that just for final assembly or is that for parts production and assembly? If it's the latter, then I don't think Canada will see anywhere near that much work share. Just wanted to point out that a lot of misleading numbers can get thrown around.

Except that the P-8 is a Boeing product...

According to the procurement website, we are apparently looking for warning & control to cover air and sea: Airborne Early Warning & Control (Our North, Strong and Free) - Defence Capabilities Blueprint I'm not sure if that answers your question but that's my interpretation of project description.

I don't think anyone else has posted this yet. There's a new 20-page overview of the modernization priorities and force structure: https://www.canada.ca/en/army/services/army-modernization/inflection-point-2025.html

After years of lurking, I finally subscribed. Thanks for all the work keeping it running!

Sounds like the F-35 review has been completed, and says there's no military value in splitting the fleet. No official word from the government in the article, except the MND confirming the requirement for 88 aircraft. Hopefully the nonsense will be over soon...