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I'm not closely connected to the Canadian MQ-9B SkyGuardian variant that RCAF is acquiring. I do know the two airframes (Sky vs Sea Guardians) are very similar, but "bolt-on" may be oversimplifying the ASW capability. There's more to it than the BRU-mounted sonobuoy carrier pod. I am certain...

A good article highlighting a few more details on SeaGuardian's growing maritime and ASW capability our team has been working on. Collaborating with GA-ASI has been one of my career highlights outside of the military. :)...

Likewise, 30 day, 20 year VR in 2016 from a red trade, being posted into a red position with no backfill. (Took RCAF +4 months to prepare the next incumbent.) Closest thing to an exit interview, two weeks before terminal leave: CO (casually walking by, getting a coffee): "How about if we post...

A tidy little op-ed on the MQ-9B Sea Guardian. https://wavellroom.com/2023/11/03/the-mq-9b-sea-guardian-and-the-revolution-in-anti-submarine-warfare/ I may be a bit biased, but I'm of the opinion that it certainly doesn't get enough attention that the Distributed-ASW package has a "made in...

<Puts bad-idea fairy hat on> I propose the reactivation of mobile, X-country train simulators! :p https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/the-fascinating-b-52-flight-simulator-trains-of-the-cold-war

Interesting article from NPR: Why India's warnings about Sikh separatism don't get much traction in the West https://www.npr.org/2023/09/28/1201733505/india-sikh-separatism-khalistan-canada-crisis-analysis

A few more details from the Marine Times: https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/09/19/pilot-of-downed-f-35-parachuted-into-residential-backyard/

From WSJ: https://archive.ph/pSpem

A huge step up for the Indian Forces ISR, MPA and ASW capabilities! 31 MQ-9B is a helluva fleet purchase. Well done! (y) https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/india-approves-procurement-us-mq-9b-seaguardian-drones-sources-2023-06-15/

I'm genuinely quite keen on seeing where any mutually benefiting Korean-Canadian partnerships may lead. GDMS-Canada has been exporting ASW sensors and mission systems to the RoK Navy for many years, and DRDC just extended their MOU for further collaboration between our two Defence Science...

Another successful IBP ASW exercise for the MQ-9B! Working on this program has been my favourite task since I left the CAF. :cool:(y) Really looking forward to seeing it conducting MPA & ASW operations in WESTPAC later this fall. SeaGuardian Used by USN in Support of Integrated Battle Problem

https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/adf-members-may-be-in-line-for-bonus-payments-as-part-of-dsr/ Cue the Oprah giveaway gifs.

Pilot Error After ‘Sierra Hotel Break’ Resulted in South China Sea F-35C Crash, Investigation Says https://news.usni.org/2023/02/21/pilot-error-after-sierra-hotel-break-resulted-in-south-china-sea-f-35c-crash-investigation-says

#SnortLaugh :LOL:

Interesting... looks nearly identical to the ones the US military was recently trialling: What We Know About The High-Altitude Balloons Recently Lingering Off America's Coastlines