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  1. Retired AF Guy

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

    Thank you for the clarification!!
  2. Retired AF Guy

    A Deeply Fractured US

    So the Secretary of War has just released 11 memorandums that cover details that he discussed earlier today during his big powwow with the US military generals/admirals earlier today. They can found here...
  3. Retired AF Guy

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

    So yesterday it was posted that Lockmart was awarded a contract of 12.5 Billion USD for 256 F-35 fighters. 148 for lot 18 and the 148 for lot 19 aircraft. Included are 52 F-35A aircraft for foreign FMS buyers which might include the 16 that Canada contracted for? Link
  4. Retired AF Guy

    Canada Post Woes (merged)

    Yep, Same thing when I was growing up in west-central SK, same timeframe. People living in the farms would come in on Friday or Saturday and pick-up mail and groceries. And no bank in my town (too small), so you had to drive to another, larger town that had a bank and/or credit union. And...
  5. Retired AF Guy

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

    According to Wikipedia the two countries are in talks with South Korea about buying into the program.
  6. Retired AF Guy

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

    Or may be sign-on with South Korea and their KF-21.
  7. Retired AF Guy

    Russia in the 21st Century [Superthread]

    Nice article from Moscow Times listing Russian officials who have "fallen" out of windows: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/09/25/death-by-falling-a-timeline-of-cases-across-russia-and-abroad-a89697 Not listed are those officials who have met their demise by other means.
  8. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Spotted this while surfing the internet:
  9. Retired AF Guy

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

    The latest: https://nationalnewswatch.com/2025/09/24/ottawa-still-reviewing-f-35-program-after-its-summer-deadline-passes
  10. Retired AF Guy

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

    Well, since the South Koreans are trying to sell us submarines, tanks, artillery, etc I'm surprised they haven't offered the T-50B Aerobatic Demonstrator which is a version of their T-50 Trainer dedicated for aerobatic displays.
  11. Retired AF Guy

    A Deeply Fractured US

    Even Alex Jones is calling that crazy!! https://www.rawstory.com/alex-jones-superman-kirk-bullet/
  12. Retired AF Guy

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

    Politico has nothing. If anyone, BTW, is interested in what is happening in Ottawa and what our esteemed politicians are up to they can sign-up to Politico's Canada Playbook newsletter.
  13. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    https://gvwire.com/2025/09/19/draft-bill-would-authorize-trump-to-kill-people-he-deems-narco-terrorists/ One word: Epstein
  14. Retired AF Guy

    Replacing the Subs

    The U212 CD is approximately 2500 tons, while the KS-III Batch II is approx. 3600 tons, so one third larger. Here is an extract from the article I posted earlier:
  15. Retired AF Guy

    Is it time to list ANTIFA as a criminal or terrorist organization?

    Two articles: The first one is from Reason Magazine looking at President Trump's attempt to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization. The second is a March 2021 article produced by CBSNews about how Antifa is organized...
  16. Retired AF Guy

    Replacing the Subs

    Try this: https://www.iask.ca/news/bc78fb1062aa3143d44290cda3242377/canada-weighing-direct-contract-with-foreign-governments-for-sub-purchase-head-of-navy-says
  17. Retired AF Guy

    Canadian Women's rugby team defeat New Zealand

    So for something different: Canada sensationally deposed Women's Rugby World Cup holders New Zealand, inflicting the Black Ferns' first defeat in the tournament in 11 years to advance to the final. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cy8r5pyrk80o
  18. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Sound familiar?: Link
  19. Retired AF Guy

    Replacing the Subs

    Interesting article by Michael J. Lalonde comparing the U212 CD to the KS-III Batch II submarines and which one is best suited for Canada. https://www.michaeljlalonde.com/2025/09/15/which-submarine-should-canada-buy/ Just looking at the specifics for the two subs I would think the U212 CD...
  20. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Time for an update on the attack on the Venezuelan "drug" boat. According to Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) who stated that the attack was carried out by an UAV. Plus, statements by various officials/experts that the attack was illegal. In the second report (also from the Intercept) anon. officials...
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