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It occurs to me we're going to have a ton of MX-20 spares once the CP-140s start getting retired, so probably don't need any extra. I'm going to keep with my thesis this purchase of two more is an indicator that the two options are going to be exercised. Not because it's logical, just because I...

Thought I'd open a thread on CANSEC, given there are often procurement announcements, such as the one below: https://www.saab.com/markets/canada/saab-receives-order-from-canada-for-the-carl-gustaf-m4-weapon

Interesting. 16 x Wescam MX-20s have ordered. Is this a clue that Canada will exercise the options for two more P8s? Up to now the order was for 14, with an Option for 2 more...

I think they only built about 80 before the program was cancelled. I agree they should be donated, if the USA doesn't want them.

Hartlen Point? I thought that was Assiniboine, but I haven't been paying much attention to that, so it's possible it's now Athabaskan?

Spain has integrated SPY-7 and Aegis. This should de-risk our same effort with the River class. https://armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2025/spanish-f-110-frigates-integrate-aegis-and-spy-7-for-improved-multi-threat-detection-and-engagement-at-sea

Especially with this apparent "rapprochement" with Europe on defence matters. I fear the sub decision will get swept up in this.

It's funny. This platform gets a lot of hate on this forum, but the aircrew I've spoken with seem to like it. It's not perfect, but most of the complaints are around systems. Mechanically they seem to be quite robust. Are there any Cyclone aircrew on here that can comment?

I certainly can appreciate there would be the cost of the terminals plus some integration work. Maybe some airframe certification for any mods such as antennas. But I still can't see this being a $300Million program. To be honest, I'm shocked these were delivered without Link 16 (or 22) as part...

Something doesn't add up. I've seen the Link 16 terminal - it's the size of a shoe box. Why would this cost $300million?

It's interesting the comment about having the choice to integrate systems other than the Korean systems. That has been a concern I've seen expressed by pundits, specifically around training, and interoperability with NATO partners. If there is a clear path to developing a version of this sub...

Thanks @Underway. The maintainer geek in me is satisfied. :)

I'm curious. How does the RCN classify availability. For example, in my line of business, we have three tiers: 1) Available (Operational, all functionality working as expected), 2) Operational with Deficiencies (Available, some functions degraded or not working), and 3) Out of Service. Does...

More news from Korea: https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2025/breaking-news-south-korea-challenges-u-s-defense-grip-with-bold-submarine-offer-to-canada https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/south-korea-canada-submarines-artillery-defence-1.7523180

Some information on possible future K3: https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/hyundai-rotem-officially-registers-the-design-of-south-koreas-future-k3-stealth-tank

This is looking like a good fit for Canada's North. Might be worth getting involved as a partner nation. Note that I would still advocate the full purchase of 88 F35s. By the time this FCAS is realistically operational it will be 2040ish, so we can't wait until then to replace the CF-18s...

More on this: https://www.twz.com/air/f-35-chassis-can-deliver-80-of-6th-gen-capability-at-half-the-cost-lockheed-declares

Team Vigilance has entered a partnership with Algoma for steel. https://canadiandefencereview.com/team-vigilance-welcomes-algoma-steel-into-the-preferred-supplier-program-as-the-primary-steel-provider/ For a program that as far as I know is unfunded, these guys are certainly acting as if a...

Good analysis in support of sticking with F35: https://canadiandefencereview.com/should-canada-consider-a-mixed-fighter-fleet/

Bit more on the Hyunmoo 3x: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hyunmoo-3-abc/