Recent content by Harrigan

The F35 is supposed to be the world's premier strike aircraft, so I don't get the concern about the S400.  The Russians have no doubt been collecting on the F35 since it started flying (presumably from Syria whenever the Israelis fly theirs), so why is the S400 in particular such a "bogeyman"...

I will admit that I am surprised at these responses.  I would have thought that we would have expected our senior leaders to follow the same rules that we must operate under.  Apparently not.  If "ends justifty the means", which is what you are saying, then I look forward to seeing the...

I agree that rules nad procedures and constantly in flux, but changes to those rules must be done transparently with a clear understanding by everyone (including the public) as to why the rules are being ignored.  They are there to prevent fraud and corruption.  Clearly in this case, ignoring...

I am not sure I buy the argument that its all just a happy coincidence.... On #1 - I find it hard to believe that three former cabinet ministers didn't understand the nature of the charge against Norman, particularly if they knew the background.  And surely when Norman's name was being dragged...

I personally have no heartache with an incoming government reviewing an eleventh-hour sole-source contract by an outgoing government, and in a government-held riding threatened in an impending election, (and seemingly at odds with the oft-touted genius of the NSS).  Certainly if / when the...

Of the main competitors (even including the F-15X), how do they stack up in terms of the need for new infrastructure, particularly in the north?  I think that is an underreported issue with the whole new fighter project - most commentators focus on the cost of the aircraft and maintenance, and...

YMMV. While I have personally been asked twice at the US border for my leave pass, and I know others that have as well, I agree that it is a rare occurrence.  However, I reckon that going through the very minor irritation of having a paper copy each time I am heading south is worth it so as not...

Apologies, there was a typo in my previous post.  I meant to say that I have never needed a leave pass for weekend leave.

I have never been at a unit where they demanded a leave pass for annual leave, but have been at ones where a physical leave pass was only required when going internationally, as long as it is entered in the system correctly.  I don't really buy the injury part either, as I find it hard to...

The Cormorants were always intended to be the primary rotary-wing SAR asset at the four main SAR bases (Comox, Trenton, Greenwood, Gander).  However, with only 15 airframes, it was always going to be tight, and the initial availability problems with the Cormorant resulted in the decision to...

Kasabonika is an interesting choice, clearly done to demonstrate its suitability to access the "standard" remote community airstrip in the north (and yes, Kasabonika may not be far north in latitude, but it is north in remoteness).  Airbus normally does cold-weather testing in Iqaluit. Anyone...

G2G, Your point is a fair one. My limited understanding is that the F35 is a step above even the F22 on that front. Harrigan

Thank you for the link, HB.  It is appreciated.  Despite it being from a Youtube poster that only posts F-35 cheerleading videos, and in a rah-rah speech to a friendly audience, it does give a (sanitized) sense of how the F35 may be used in future combat.  In General Goldfeins own words...

I laud your optimism, but I don't follow your logic. Just a month of so ago, the USAF and LM gleefully spread the news that the F35 deployment to Mountain Home had been a huge success, even releasing a graphic that left the impression the F35 had an 8:0 kill ratio vs the F15E (complete with 'pew...

Has anyone heard any reports on F-35 performance out of Red Flag? Red Flag 16-3 was the first full mission exercise (US only - no foreign nations involved) with the F-35B incorporated in packages along with F-22s, F-15s, F-16s, F-18s, and others (even A-4s!) :nod:. The exercise concluded a week...