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No, I was assured that that aircraft carrier was being converted into a hotel / casino.

Conceptually, operating F35 as sensors that can shoot, coupled with Gripens to carry more missiles, would mean a significant (multi billion dollar) investment in integration. Assuming that LockMart and the US Government would want to open the IT infrastructure of the F35 to permit it. Without...

"People who didn't work very hard" like, say, inherited wealth?

Well, they may not be. Us, on the other hand...

But... eight airframes sounds like more than it is. Having fighters, RPAS and P8s (and possibly the frankensteined Global Express 6500 VVIP and AEW aircraft) all lining up for a drink suggests that the number of CC330 may have to grow. Which would have the knock-on effect of a slightly less...

Our new AI overlords tell me:

To say nothing of sparing and training capacity (outside Iran).

Adding the CCG which its own distinct entity further muddies the waters.

Going from 2 AAR CC150s to 8 AAR CC330s is a first step to enhancing ranges (and not just for the fighter community).

No. The CCG is not part of the CAF.

I am trying to imagine how this board would react if the CCG commissioner started opining about the RCD and what sensors and weapons it should have on board.

Then his job is to disengage. "That's a government of Canada policy decision, and the RCN will support the direction we are given by the government of Canada".

Nobody but the best - US Cyber chief uploaded sensitive documents to ChatGPT. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/27/cisa-madhu-gottumukkala-chatgpt-00749361?utm_campaign=etb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew

Yes. Every department lapses some money - overspendign is illegal, so the goal is to get as close as possible without going over. However: Departments are given the ability to carry over funding, year to year, within limits. So even if DND/CAF don't spend every last cent (talking PO&M here...

RCAF got the F18 because they didn't want the F16 and thought they could finagle the F15 out of the process by inventing the reliability of single engines as a concern.

By budget do you mean the main estimates? Supps A? Supps B? Supps C? Are we talking about cash based accounting or accrual accounting? But, broadly speaking, I think the metric is "how close without going over did DND/CAF spend" since it would be technically illegal to overspend by even 1c.

Less capable is a feature, not a bug.

Is the plan to repatriate the OTU, or to remain in the joint training structure?

The CAF promised capabilities it could not / could only with great difficulties provide. Based on org charts, not on the status of personnel, materiel and equipment (the triad of readiness). But, yes, there's plenty of finger pointing to do.

It is not a question for the CAF. The CAF is not in the chain of command of the Coast Guard. He should have entirely deflected the question as a decision for the government of Canada, not for the CAF. Then again, the RCN have published their illegal set of ranks for more than half a decade...