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While its not normally armed, the Pilatus PC-21 has five hardpoints for the provision of weapons systems.

I was referring to the fact that just like California, people are leaving B.C. for greener pastures. As for the economy California still has one of the biggest economies in the world.

I remember reading about it back in the '80s. Didn't know it was the inspiration for "The Hunt for Red October."

B.C.=California?

And don't forget the ball bearings!!

Due to the recent measles outbreak across Canada, the Pan American Health Organization (the WHO affiliate for North/South America) has stated that Canada has lost its measles-free designation and it is likely that the US and probable Mexico will soon follow...

The KS-III B2 also carries the Haeseong-III SLCM that has a range of 1500 km, but is launched from the torpedo tubes. But who know, it could be modified to launch from the VLS? Edit: change "may" to "could."

Also has mention about Canadian/US operations in the Caribbean.

Sorry for going off-topic but since South Korea's intentions on building Nuke submarines were mentioned earlier I thought I post this South Korean news article that contradicts President Trumps statement that boats would be built in the US...

From the article: Makes you kind of wondering who the DoJ/ICE is hiring?

Well Canada does have the Future Fighter Lead-in Training Program that is looking for a new trainer aircraft. More can found here: FFLIT Canadian Defence Review

Portugal has been kind of back and forth whether they will buy the F-35. Spain has already said no and has stated they plan on spending their money in Europe. Switzerland could also be next. Controversy over the final price. The Swiss they were paying a fixed-price, but the US is saying they...

Agreed. The F-15EX would have been perfect, but unfortunately, was not offered. And looking back, the F-15 Eagle was one of entrants to replace the CF-5, CF-101, and CF-104 but was rejected because it cost to much; something about that stinginess that seems to run through Canadian politics.

Using the F-35 in the defence of Canada/North America role is mis-use of a valuable asset. You don't need stealth and all the sensor fusion to go after drug smugglers/terrorist hi-jacked aircraft or the worst case scenario TU-95 Bear-Hs coming over the North Pole. You can accomplish the same...

Politico has a pretty good backgrounder on what has happened: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/06/canada-ostriches-maha-00584854