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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    A cautionary tale that should be studied by any project team assigned to an MCDV replacement project: Civmec plans takeover of Luerssen Australia amidst OPV disarray - Naval News Note the comment in the second last paragraph: "The review took a dim view of the Arafura class: “The OPV is an...
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    Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship AOPS

    I'd like to know that as well. The CCG versions appear to have a 5-bladed prop, versus 4 on the AOPV, but otherwise I believe the propulsion system is identical. https://www.navaltoday.com/2024/09/24/man-es-to-provide-propulsion-systems-for-canadian-coast-guards-aopss/
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    More on this: Pictures: France's First FDI Frigate Built by Naval Group Starts Sea Trials - Naval News What struck me in the article is the following: "Thanks to the investments made by Naval Group, the site of Lorient has a modern industrial infrastructure that enables it to meet the...
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    Replacing the Subs

    I know the current favourite to replace the Vics are the Korean boats, but these would also do quite nicely, with their ultra modern systems: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/10/japan-launches-fifth-taigei-class-submarine-for-jmsdf/ I understand there are concerns about the Japanese...
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    Future Helicopters

    Bell is apparently trying to sell the V-280 to Australia. Having another customer would certainly help the program. https://breakingdefense.com/2024/09/bell-launches-campaign-to-sell-aussies-v-280-valor-tiltrotor/
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    Replacing the Subs

    Quite a few other options from Cellula, including the Solus XR, with a 5000Km range. Canadian AUV tech takes a back seat to no one. https://www.cellula.com/solus-family Also these guys: https://ise.bc.ca/
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    Replacing the Subs

    Apparently the Russians are not big fans of Canada's plan for subs. Sounds like a good reason to proceed. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/russia-takes-notice-of-canada-s-plan-to-buy-12-submarines-that-could-lie-silent-under-arctic-ice/ar-AA1qk0tg?cvid=4acc5181c75944debc944d99dd5fc4d0&ei=22
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    Replacing the Subs

    Related news, from the German-Norwegian Type 212CD program: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/08/german-norwegian-type-212cd-submarine-programme-achieves-cdr-milestone/ Note the first sub to Norway by 2029, so this program may be further along than we thought.
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    Replacing the Subs

    Looking at all these programs, what is clear is we can't afford the usual protracted decision making process if we actually want the first boat in the "mid 2030s". It's sh*t or get off the pot time.
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    CH-148 Cyclone Progress

    "Extended" warranty. Very common in my industry. You basically negotiate a fixed monthly (or yearly) price for the extension of all (or portions) of the original warranty terms. Ours is for parts only, as we contract with a third party for the PM and CM. Not sure it would work in a military...
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    CH-148 Cyclone Progress

    Extended warranty? We do something similar in my business. We pay a fixed fee per month per machine to maintain a stock of spares. Saves us having to spend millions on spares. Penalties apply if a spare is not available when needed. Works pretty well, and dramatically simplifies stocktaking.
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    Replacing the Subs

    Front page add for the Spanish S-80 (Pearl) in the latest edition of CDR. https://canadiandefencereview.com/ Let the games begin... :)
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    Opportunity to update the CC-150 fleet?

    MRTT based ON A330-800 (NEO) seems to be a go: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2024-07-24/mrtt-goes-neo
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    Yes, correct.
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    Now that we have apparently dropped the SeaCeptor from the River class, I wonder what would go into those 6 VLS cells, which I believe are ExLS.
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    RPAS (was JUSTAS): the project to buy armed Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAVs

    I wonder if our MQ-9Bs will be powered by Canadian engines: https://canadiandefencereview.com/ga-asi-flies-mq-9b-with-pratt-whitney-canadas-pt6-e-series-engine/
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    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    Encouraging: Pratt & Whitney completes F135 Engine Core Upgrade preliminary design review - Skies Mag
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    New Canadian Shipbuilding Strategy

    Further to this, looks like Davie is right in the thick of things: https://canadiandefencereview.com/davie-plans-to-play-a-key-role-in-support-of-historic-partnership-between-finland-canada-and-the-united-states-to-build-icebreakers/
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    Government hints at boosting Canada’s military spending

    2% by 2032. No real plan on how we get there, but the "commitment" to do so is something, I suppose. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nato-canada-trudeau-1.7260649
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    Replacing the Subs

    I found this article from a few years ago that specifically addresses some of the design considerations for under-ice operations. It's very interesting, and suggests that even nucs have "challenges" operating up there. I would think it unlikely that the Korean subs were designed with this...
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