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  1. Maxman1

    Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

    True, both sides have a poor track record. But one side has been cumulatively in power far longer and made longer lasting cuts and changes, like the Decade of Darkness and selling off kit for no rhyme or reason like the Chinooks, desert uniforms, 60mm mortars, the M109s, and more recently...
  2. Maxman1

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    The Hornets are also on their way out.
  3. Maxman1

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    And Beechcraft even offers an armed version of the Harvard II, the AT-6 Wolverine.
  4. Maxman1

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    It entered full rate production last year, is transonic, and Boeing plans to offer an armed version to replace old F-5 Freedom Fighters. And in case, we badly need to replace the Hawk and especially the Tutor.
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    CH-148 Cyclone Progress

    AW101 Merlin.
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    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    I didn't think old engines would be reusable, but more that it would fit into our existing parts supply chain and our maintainers who are already trained to work on that engine.
  7. Maxman1

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    Or the T-7 Red Tail, which uses the same engine as the Hornet.
  8. Maxman1

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    Maybe if we replace the Hawk and Tutor with a trainer that can double as a light combat fighter in low intensity environments, it might make sense.
  9. Maxman1

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    It's Ca valry. Calvary is the hill where Jesus died. Somehow, I doubt a hill will come to our rescue.
  10. Maxman1

    Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

    I've mostly seen people doing that in favour of the Liberals.
  11. Maxman1

    Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

    Except the Afghanistan mission had ended when spending dipped to 1%. Shortcomings by the Conservatives do not give a free pass to the Liberals.
  12. Maxman1

    Replacing the Subs

    "Could be"
  13. Maxman1

    Liberal Minority Government 2025 - ???

    Not sure how this relates to the federal government.
  14. Maxman1

    Indirect Fires Modernization Project - C3/M777 Replacement

    We actually have a few. The LHS HLVW are actually FMTV. Both trucks are based on the Steyr 1491.
  15. Maxman1

    Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

    Return of 1 Surface to Surface Missile Battery?
  16. Maxman1

    The War in Ukraine

    This is turning into Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett.
  17. Maxman1

    Army Reserve Restructuring

    I haven't seen anyone upset over it, just curious about the rationale.
  18. Maxman1

    Hamas invaded Israel 2023 Megathread

    Jordan and Lebanon had very negative experiences last time they took in Palestinians.
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