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I don't think the first MRTT enters into service until 2027. It does enter conversion this year however. https://www.edrmagazine.eu/the-government-of-canada-orders-4-new-airbus-a330-mrtts

Unless they upgrade the locks, I think it's safe to assume our Nimitz class size sips will be built on the coasts... Depends. That's the published draft at 8000 tons standard displacement, if Wikipedia is to be believed. The ship coming out of the yard would weigh considerably less, and have a...

I'd sub in the H175M in place of the H225M. It's closer in size to the Griffon (though still bigger), but also it uses Canadian engines (PT6C-67E). https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters/military-helicopters/h175m/h175m-missions

Seawaymax beam is 23.8m, so no issue there for a Corvette size vessel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawaymax

Looks like the radar on the Kingfisher (https://www.iai.co.il/p/elm-2022) has been superseded by an improved version: https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/idex-navdex-2025/2025/02/iai-announces-first-delivery-of-new-multi-mode-multi-role-airborne-surveillance-radar/ I'm not sure how much...

Following up on @don3wing's post: Twin Otter Classic 300-G - De Havilland Canada Of additional note: Two engine options, one with substantially more power than the PT6A-27 on the current CC-138, and a substantial weight reduction (400-500 lbs). Seems like a pretty good option to replace the...

More on this: https://skiesmag.com/features/rcaf-cp-140-crews-have-begun-p-8a-operational-training-at-raf-lossiemouth/

Don't disagree, but this isn't about what they do, it's about what other countries do to restrict trade. Logic does not apply.

This kind of inflexibility irritates the Americans, and also resulted in Britain walking away from free trade talks: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/canada-will-not-make-concessions-on-supply-management-minister-says/ It's unfortunate, but there will be some pain to some industries to...

Surely we could put some resources along the border? Even having our new Kingfishers fly "patrols" with all those fancy sensors would have a positive impact. We have a lot of aircraft with EO/IR that could participate.

Here's a simple way to curry some favour with the Trump administration. Get involved with this: https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/01/29/trumps-missile-shield-marks-shift-in-homeland-defense-strategy/

Has to be new in the last 8 months or so - I didn't see an reference to them at CANSEC last year.

Wasn't quite sure what thread to post this to, but Sikorsky performed ground runs on the new T901 engines on a Blackhawk. I think Canada could do well selecting this platform to replace the Griffons, especially with new engines and electronics...

Interestingly, the VARD Vigilance website has updated the specs of that design (Flight 2 version) to include Mk70. The design can supposedly accommodate 4 x 40ft containers. So it looks like they have some visibility into what the RCN wants. I still don't think there is any way that ship will...

Sure, but a manned vessel, with Bridge, Operations room, crew accommodations (including associated spaces such as head, messes, gyms), hangar, etc...., even at 105 m, will not have a lot of space for 40 ft sea containers. Not saying it can't be done, but it will be an engineering challenge to do...

Seems like a lot of capability for a 1000 ton ship. I agree with your assessment "likely a bit heavier", but when we start talking VLS and the required sensor suite, I think 2000+ is more realistic.

A little bit of explanation here on why AN/SLQ-32(V)6 was selected over the bespoke EW system MDA was going to design. https://www.jedonline.com/2024/10/22/canada-looks-to-us-navy-for-non-developmental-ew-for-csc/#prettyPhoto

The government is on the hook to make up shortfalls, so I have no issue with them reaping the benefits of good management. I'm the employee rep on our DB plan (Crown Corp, so managed pretty much the same as PS and CAF), and I can attest that the calculations used to declare a surplus are...

Interesting article on Chinese adoption of nuclear "Battery" tech on their subs. https://cimsec.org/neither-fish-nor-fowl-chinas-development-of-a-nuclear-battery-aip-submarine/ As mentioned in the article, Canada researched this quite heavily in the 80s (AMPS/Slowpoke). Could this technology...

Seems to me VARD has a number of designs that could be fitted for task. Bonus being they are a Canadian design firm (mostly). https://vardmarine.com/vessels/ This one looks promising: VARD 9 610 - Vard Marine