Recent content by Prairie canuck

I am by no means advocating for replacing the F35. Quite the contrary as I have no doubts that at present and for some time in the future it is the only option that makes sense. However it does not mean we should not search for its replacement and seek other like minded people to see if as a...

Well why even try then. Let's just sit on our hands, raise the white flag, and whine about how we're not worthy. Let's just buy everything from others and let our industries rot and disappear. Delusional? Much of the US's "former" allies are disillusioned with the US and are looking for the...

Why not have SAAB slow their push on an aircraft that won't be built for years but instead have SAAB and Bombardier contract to build the Globaleye here and also start an effort in Canada with SAAB and Airbus Defense (Germany) as R & D for future manned, gen6+ or unmanned aircraft. Not the...

Oryx lists 5 ACSVs as destroyed in Ukraine. links to photos included. Scroll down to Armoured Personnel Carriers 5 ACSV troop/cargo vehicle:(1, destroyed) (2, destroyed) (3, destroyed) (4, destroyed) (1, captured) Oryx

The radar data builds awareness. It's information that can be passed on much the same way land based or aerial platforms do to platforms that can prosecute. As for "one hit and it's going down" is the perfect argument for some self defense capabilities. I'm not saying it needs to be fitted out...

Thanks for the informative response, much appreciated. However, yes there's always a howvever, without knowing the load these systems would draw it makes it difficult to calculate the feasibility of installing them. Based on the potential generated output of the existing plants (8 to 9MVA...

At the least the AOPS deserves a Smart S radar and MASS for some self defense.

Just some late night musings. purpose built ASW rotorcraft are limited to AW101 Merlin, AW159 Wildcat, and MH60 Seahawk. AW's are from Europe and Seahawks are from the US. In the present Political climate, advantage Leonardo/ Augusta Westland. With a view towards Canada's urgent new interest...

What does the future hold for the CC130 H? Sold off? Repurposed?

A project to observe or partner with? European Patrol Corvette

ROROs require a port and docks, none of which exist up there. Therefore the references to amphibious capability comes clearly into focus.

Putting the ASW aspect aside wouldn't a helicopter provide a SAR capability, medical evacuation, ice reconnaissance, logistics between ships and ship to shore and shore to ship, and extend the ship's surveillance? I'm sure there's more that can be added to the list.

Only repeat this in a whisper and only outside of Ottawa, there is a basic ASW version of the 412, Bell 412EPI ASW. 412 ASW

Japan stopped licensed new builds in 1998. These are upgrades to existing aircraft.

I have heard plans to contract OSVs in this forum but not from the navy. Same for the 2 other ship types, on this forum but not from the navy.