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Well, that might be true for the E models, but there are 9 H's built in the 80's & 90's, so I would guess those have more life left in them. The election will not affect the RFP stage of the process, DND has gotten the go-ahead to proceed with this. But the gov't can't sign the contract until...

Considering high rate of usage of the LAV III, 10 rollovers in 6 years does not seem outrageously high. To my mind at least. Incidentally, none of the TV news coverage that I have watched seems to be able to identify a LAV III. Most of the time they show a Bison or Coyote.

I think they said 18 months, and they meant 18 months from contract award, not from the kickoff of the project. Tight deadlines, but not impossible. Once gov't signs a contract and passes the ball to industry, things tend to move a lot quicker. In this case, they're talking 36 months from...

Back to the subject of the Nyala, here is today's story from CP: http://www.canada.com/news/national/story.html?id=1fa39a45-e8ee-4581-8b94-6d4abcf09618 I don't get the impression that these vehicles are to be used for "recce"; more like a more mine-resistant substitute for the APC.

I read that as well, plus I read another story earlier that said DND wanted something by 2007. So maybe they're looking at an "interim" solution (e.g. transfer of some old steamer which is paying off) eventually to be replaced by a long-term one (i.e. new-build). Hitch a ride? Why not? We've...

I think this would probably be everyone's preference. After the Chicoutimi thing, many Canadians probably look upon used military equipment as junk. This is perhaps unfair since a good rebuild program can make a piece of equipment almost as good as new. From what I understand, many of the F & G...

For those interested, a news release posted on Defense-Aerospace.com outlining what is happening with our recently retired Labradors: http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?session=dae.16259725.1130183548.Q107fMOa9dUAAFBGgAg&modele=jdc_34

Wasn't there recently some progress on this front? I read, maybe a couple of days ago, that some new measures were implemented. I just can't remember where.

Plus with a cab forward design, every time you hit a big bump or pothole, you really feel it because you're right over the axle.

I imagine there will be some updates this fall when DND expects to release some sort of "capabilities paper".

I could be mistaken, but is there not an M113A3 or MTVL ambulance on the way? Or at least planned?

Yup. That's the plan according to the "Schedule" on the JSS project site http://www.forces.gc.ca/admmat/dgmepm/pmojss/schedule_e.asp

Back to the topic about the "rumour" regarding the Sea Kings....this may be a possibility, according to the article below: http://www.canada.com/news/national/story.html?id=342719a6-2e8b-4690-8b5e-8b9548d3850d

That's old news, I think this was already posted. It's anybody's guess whether this is "enough" - not enough detail provided. Out of curiosity, how can you post if you are banned?

If it makes anyone feel better, I recently read of a Cdn. poll where the majority felt we should stay in Afghanistan - can't remember where, but it was in the news after the London attacks. Also, a few days ago, CFRB in Toronto did a poll where 70% agreed with our troops going to Kandahar. So...

I also submitted my defence of the good Gen. & our presence in Afghanistan to the CBC board - hopefully the editors will see fit to post it. However, trying to talk sense to these granola-crunching pinko loons is like trying to turn back the tide with your hand. ::)

AFAIK, PSEPC is supposed to be our equivalent of a Dept. of Nat'l Sec. It seems that RCMP, CSIS, and CBSA are already under the umbrella of PSEPC, along with Correctional Sevices, the Parole Board and the Canada Firearms Centre (is this the infamous gun registry?). At least that's the...

That's very possible. I'm not knowledgeable about these things & didn't see it from close quarters. It was yellow, that's all I can tell you.

How do you know our maintenance is inadequate? What source are you relyng on for that info? Listen, fighters have accidents all the time in the US and they don't blow it out of proportion. An F-16 crashed a few weeks ago in Colorado due to a possible engine fire. They are calmly proceeding with...

I toured the ship this afternoon and was very impressed. The crew was very friendly and eager to answer questions. The vessel itself was shipshape as far as I could tell. I was surprised that many members of the public showed up, since the ship was moored in a less than ideal location...hidden...