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The JSF Program is an unusual beast. It's not a traditional procurement vehicle. And the JPO is quite familiar with Canada's theoretical orders not manifesting when expected / if at all.

Wait until you learn about satellites.

There is no "rest of the order" to cancel. Canada has ordered 16. And signalled a potential purchase of a total of 88. But there are no program agreements for anything beyond the initial 16.

Gripen as FFLIT is an interesting concept. But my understanding is that maintenance of quals for the fighter force is already challenging; would maintaining dual qualifications be a viable CoA?

Ukraine has learned that the US can and will restrict your ability to use their weapons in ways that may be damaging to your national survival. CAF leadership are hopefully noticing that and reconsidering their default position of being a vassal state to Canada's southern neighbour.

Mobilization Reserve

Or, perhaps the language used was imprecise and she is trying to clarify.

What is proposed is not a reduction, but a lower rate of increase.

X-Wing. Always the X-Wing.

It's not 300k from the federal PS. It's 300k which may include folks from the federal PS.

Just in time for a return to the moon.

In the 31 CBG example, GDLS is shorthand for "lots of people in vial jobs, not easily mobilized without material impact".

First aid is not medicine.

That's not a class B problem. It's a "federal public servant who is also a class A reservist who, if placed on active service, creates a skill and capability gap in the public service" problem. Similar to 31 CBG - all the GDLS employees who are also class A reservists and, if placed on active...

The UCP are disingenuous, dishonest, and excel at using selective extracts to drive outrage. They are poor financial stewards.

And to have an inventory of people with existing skills to leverage.

Except that's not a thing, other than in urban legends passed down .

Jobs in Quebec?

The LSVW enters the chat.

NATO accounting is cash based, not accrual. So DND can pay money in advance this year, helping derisk the Colt acquisition of forge(s), and perhaps supporting other Colt needs (hiring and training to increase their skilled workforce? Other facility updates upgrades?) So while it may be 18...