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Not sure what the final size on the River-class hanger is compared to the Type 26, but from what I've read the Type 26 can fit 1 x AW101 or 2 x AW159. If the River-class hanger is the same size then would the ability to embark 2 x MH make up for the difference in the capability between the...

I'm not sure where you're going with this. You said you'd pick the Netherlands over Sweden for our F-35 deployment. Certainly Sweden is more in direct threat from Russia than the Netherlands and I've not heard of the Netherlands being called an Arctic power. Denmark however controls access to...

Just a hypothetical question about a hypothetical Arctic BHS and helicopters... Would something like the AW159 Wildcat work for the BHS or would you need something bigger? It has multiple variants including an ASW variant currently in use by the RN. Which leads to a couple of...

If you're going to have F-35's in Europe then Denmark would be the logical choice to my mind. They are also an F-35 user. They contribute a rotating Mechanized Battalion to our Multinational Brigade in Latvia which also falls under the Danish-led NATO Multinational Division North. It's also...

Is PC4 enough for what is being envisioned? What trade-offs would have to be made to increase it to PC2? Space, more powerful engines?

Meanwhile Japan is sticking to a target in operation date of 2035 for GCAP. Seems pretty ambitious since there isn't a finalized design yet. https://defence-blog.com/japan-confirms-2035-target-for-next-generation-fighter/ From specs this would seem to be the 6th Gen program that best matches...

Russia continues to ramp up their wartime economy: https://defence-blog.com/kremlin-announces-long-term-russian-arms-program/ What will they do if/when the Ukraine War ends or winds down? Will they be able to switch their economy back to civilian production without major disruptions or will...

Would the money be better spent on expanding the network of paved runways (including increasing length to support larger aircraft) and improved airport infrastructure in the Arctic to provide year-round logistical access to multiple communities rather than on a single ship that can only be one...

I'd be happy to see this within the planned Maneuver Division/Defence of Canada Division structure. Fires and AD are much more central to the defence of Canada than infantry and armour. Let the Maneuver Division fill out and sustain our existing Latvia Brigade contribution and let our...

Sadly, both the timeline for final development/deployment and the current political climate likely mean that the Abrams won't likely be an option for us. We're probably looking at either the Leopard 2A8 or the K2 Black Panther. I can't see us selecting something that isn't already in...

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Hmm....high tariffs on our resource-based industries (in many cases higher than other countries). A stated intent to force auto manufacturers to move their production to the US. Plans to either cancel or force significant concessions in CUSMA negotiations. Does that not sound like the type...

Yeah, but other than that???

Threats to use "economic force" to make us the 51st State accompanied by tariffs on some of our major exports that are higher than those imposed on the United States' nominal enemies?

As much as I support the Latvia mission, I think recent experiences with our Southern neighbour make me somewhat leery of any "permanent" commitments. Certainly move to postings vs rotational deployments to ease the personnel issues and upgrade the facilities as required but is there really a...

Eating steaks last night? Wow, that's pretty harsh punishment for the poor cows that took advantage of your leaving the gate open!

So, administratively will the individual Light Battalions still fall under the command of their existing Brigades? Become a Divisional asset under the Divisional commander?

Curious...will the Light Infantry Regiment have a deployable Brigade/Regimental HQ?