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ASROC is not on the munitions list. SM2 Block IIIC, ESSM 2, Tomahawk are. That's pretty much it right now.

They do because us morons keep voting in federal elections for issues that federal can't fix. It's classic political take credit for things that are not in your control and shift blame for things that aren't game. Provinces could walk away from federal funding for health care and do their own...

Are those metrics directly related to health care results? I don't know. Either way this is not a Canada discussion this is a provincial discussion. Federal gov't only throws money to the prov's. Complain to your MPP not your MP people!

So today I noticed that the Canada Flag (ensign) was back to full mast height after it being half masted due the tragedy in Wainwright. And it started a discussion at work regarding half masting for CAF members who lose their life. I understand that what follows could be an awkward and/or...

You sort of hit it. The plan is for two Engineering officers (CSE and MSE). Both LCdrs. This will be their second sea tour. Their first will be done as Divisional Officers (two each dept) who report to the HOD. The DivO tour is 2 years, as is the HOD tour. Which is the same amount of sea...

First confirmation of Mk38 Mod 4 that I've seen anywhere. Possibly missed it elsewhere. I'm concerned that they didn't take maintenance into account properly for the Combat Systems side. USN divisional setup is that most sections are their own operator maintainers (like the MSE Dept is now...

22 subs eh? I see how that makes sense. Japan has a 20ish sub navy. We have a much larger marine area, especially if we have diesel submarines.

Well lets break it down. Seaspan has a Polar Class Icebreaker to finish after the 2 JSS (which are about 1.5 years out for both). Then they have 16ish Medium Icebreakers to build. The calculation is approx 12 more years of work. Davie needs to finish their Polar Class (2030), and have 6...

That's what the FASST-V program is for (Future At Sea Sovereignty and Training Vessel). Basically better Orca class. Longer, better seakeeping, ability to take crew served weapons (50 cal, C6) secure comms etc... Also expecting an RFI this year. There is a good chance that it will be...

Hopefully RFI out by Xmas.

Checked in on a buddy. They were safe and doing OK, and are now helping the investigation. Was part of the team that went to flag UXOs, kit and other things left at the site. Told me it was surreal seeing all the melted and burnt gear, as well as the discards of the rescue efforts. RCMP, and...

Foreshadowing for sure. But their frigate replacments are much closer to being available than ours.

They exist I'm sure. One if ISE original submersible was for bottom survey. I agree this is one of the boring and dangerous jobs for a large UUV. Exactly what we need to add to our mapping.

I was in the main SEASPAN yard today. The giant Canadian flag on the jetty was half mast. One supervisor told me "we got you bro" no context needed. Made me realize that even though we are the last responders, the civi side has our backs big time on this one. Situation was reversed and they...

Lets not get sidetracked here. The Russian bots are busy. As are other foreign actors. We'll never know the difference. Any new news on the situation? I've reached out to my team with resources as a few of them know folks effected. I suggest other leaders here do the same. All it...