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Ongoing work planned for the Victoria-class to keep them going until their eventual replacements arrive... https://defence-blog.com/canadian-victoria-class-subs-to-get-new-u-s-built-bow-array/

Some updates on the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program in the US as well as some further details on what they are looking for in terms of autonomy. https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-seeks-new-autonomous-missile-launcher/ They seem to have pretty quick timelines for the...

FTFY

Tariffs my friend...big beautiful Tariffs! LOL :cool:

According to ChatGPT, the alleged number of EO's signed by Joe Biden using Autopen (this is based on visual examination of the signatures which appear to be identical) is 96 of a total of 162 EO's signed by Biden during his presidency. It would be interesting to know what those EO's were but...

Sounds like the US will soon expand its anti-drug strikes to targets on land Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

As if Zelensky didn't have enough on his plate already... Zelensky’s top aide and key peace negotiator resigns after anti-corruption raid of his home While I think Zelensky was/is the leader Ukraine needed/needs during this war, my guess is that like Churchill, when the war ends and elections...

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown Must be a pretty stressful time for immigrants in the US. @KevinB better hope that Canada doesn't make the "Naughty List"

Failed Russian ICBM test. Hopefully it's a systemic problem, not just a one-off. https://defence-blog.com/russias-icbm-test-fails-in-mid-launch-explosion/

They jump across to the can which spins them off into the water at the bottom of the bucket and they drown. I used the empty tube from a roll of paper towel for mine.

These might be more in our budget, but unfortunately they're another US product... https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-uses-plywood-tanks-in-hawaii/

GCAP is pushing forward. Probably the best non-US 6th Gen fighter program we could partner with, but not likely much in the way of industrial participation available. Maybe CAE for the training simulators and some minor component production? Work on the AI systems...

I think that automatically happens when you hit your lifetime posting limit... :ROFLMAO:

We backed on a field and had visitors seeking the warmth of our house every autumn. I've tried all of the above (the bucket trap is disturbingly satisfying but leaves you with a clean-up task) and I can guarantee you that if there is one mouse there are a bunch of mice. They breed rapidly. Do...

That's quite a bit to pack on an island that is just under 29 square km (about 2/3 the size of CFB Esquimalt). Would be a pretty juicy target for an opening strike by China with not many places to hide.

Whether the Government decides to go with Gripens or not I think it would be a great idea to still pursue a partnership with Saab...especially the R&D aspect. Partner with them on their CCA programs and UAV's like the Skeldar V-200 which we already use. As you mentioned, encourage even closer...

The Orca replacement "plan" and stationing them on the Great Lakes is an idea that VAdm Topshee has said he's possibly like to see. Maybe after some actual decisions are made on what the Orca replacement might look like, where specifically they'd like to see them stationed and what exact role...

Presumably if we're intending to use them for some sort of law-enforcement role along the Great Lakes they would have RCMP, CBSA or some other law enforcement officers aboard to conduct the actual law enforcement and the RCN crew would be in support.

Apparently according to Wikipedia the USGC already has armed cutters on the Great Lakes: So the way I read it there would be no issues having light weapons on the vessels so long as the ships are being used for constabulary not military purposes.