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Sure, but we're talking about an icebreaking Mogami right now I think. Which despite the "similar defensive abilites" to a CPF will probably end up with greater defensive abilities. I can't see how they do this with 60 crew. Mogami's go with 80 and that feels like pushing it. You probably...

This too. Lol

We have that, its called that Ottawa.

There is area's for more jetty space in Esquimalt but not to much. It would be a major undertaking to dredge (actually dredge and blast) the harbour. As discussed before (in various threads), Halifax has the space in the harbour for some of this, but also has Shearwater and Dockyard Annex...

Way to early to tell. They still don't know a lot. However as the discussion keeps coming up I figured I'd start a post to split it a bit. The continental defensive picture is starting to be much more clear. River class form the backbone of the constellation, providing C4 and AAW nodes. CDC...

As discussed at the recent SEAPOWER 2025 these are envisioned to bring the fight to the ice edge in the arctic (PC6 hull form). You can see that these are not likely to be Corvettes, but frigates (FFG's by the looks of things) in the 2500-4000 ton range. Their range is significant so they can...

Interesting post from Noah. Here's his table on the future potential fleet as currently being discussed. CDC: Continental Defence Corvette CPS: Subs Polar AAS: Polar Amphib Assault Ship There is also a ton of discussion on uncrewed systems. I think its time for a CDC thread. We're way...

Sicily, Italy, Dieppe. Most amphib operations of any Army unit that I can think of.

UK uses Apache's off of ships.

And now I have my next DnD adventure idea. Ice Ushabti, sleds/sleighs instead of chariots, and the inscrutable Sub Zero Sphinx. (don't look suprised, you all know I'm a huge geek).

They are kicking around an idea. Given the lack of infrastructure in the arctic is it worth it for the RCN to have a ship that could provide such infrastructure for CAF operations year round. It would probably look like an icebreaking hull with LHD capabilities. Which is where the rumours of...

That's a good photo, Preserver in front with Protecteur in back. I'm extremely excited to see these ships on the water.

Haven't even calculated the Corvette, arctic LHD, UXV's discussions into that either. On paper its looking good.

This project is moving so fast for its cost its kinda crazy. It was less than 4 years ago it actually was funded. It will probably be awarded this time 2026. Which is two years ahead of what the initial plan was. Insane (in a good way).

As much as expedited delivery is important, more important is getting the engineering and sustainment correct. No point in getting more subs faster if you can't repair or maintain them. My heart says more faster, my head says take the time to get it right.