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So if the Russians or Chinese decide to "claim" Borden Island or Mackenzie King island or Prince Patrick Island etc (and don't say they wouldn't, it is what they've done in many other locales) and set up a token base to solidify that claim what can troops in Iqaluit or even Alert do? Unless...

Pre-outfitted Seacans, Add a few Husky 8's from Foremost and you can set up shop fairly quickly.

They're of little use to the stated priority of defending the Arctic then. If the money's there then get something to project power into the arctic. Something to get the Army to where they're needed and land them with support from helis. If done right these same vessels can be used anywhere else...

Talk of the Griffon replacement combined with recent suggestions to create a national firefighting force could the Griffons be rerolled into that new organization? Just a thought.

The Cavour, Mistral, etc, are fine ships but they would not be something to sail north into arctic waters very often, if ever. Canada would need ships with similar capabilities that are ice capable to at least the same as the AOPS. A modified Wallenius Sol or more likely built for purpose...

If connected to mainland Canada ports are more likely to have deep water and docks however the many islands and hamlets rarely if ever have those facilities. Therefore some sort of LST or Smaller LHD with larger landing craft provide the capability to "land" larger vehicles. Finding a beach is...

A RORO needs a dock which means deep water, a very very rare thing in the Arctic.

"No one is going to give a shit about a Canadian Battalion or Squadron. Heck putting a Division toward the Pacific theatre isn't a flex these days either." Maybe the "big ol USA" wouldn't give a shit but I'm sure there's many countries who would welcome a Canadian Battalion etc. I'm sure they...

Not sure where to place this question but this seemed a reasonable place. Please move if it has a more appropriate thread. Instead of "land basing" any new radar technology (SPY7 etc) would it not be feasible to have them on purpose built ships? It may require a couple more systems to deal...

Not sure the Canberra could operate in a lot of the arctic. I suggested the Damen 13220 because it is a smaller vessel but even it might find it "tight" in some of the passages.

https://www.damen.com/vessels/defence-and-security/landing-platform-dock-enforcers/landing-platform-dock-enforcer-13226 A more modest ship but if the hull can be strengthened for artic operations it gives capabilities to move limited men and equipment globally. 2 or 3 vessels would be ideal...

What's the cost after you fill it with all the ASW toys and gizmos? 20 million, 30 million 40 million...??

If there's a need to fill some gaps then limited builds such as a hydrographic survey ship for the arctic and 2 or 3 smaller LHD ice capable ships able to move vehicle and rotary assets are surely lacking.

Give it a rest, It was 1 post out of over 800. And it certainly hasn't distracted anyone else but you.

Geez I must be the first to go a little off track in a thread..... The requirement to get to 2 % was discussed so I presented an option to get closer to that goal and to appease our neighbours by purchasing their equipment which also has the bonus of being very close to the parts manufacturer...

With the increasing public discussion in the US regarding Canada's need to reach 2% I'm sure our friendly neighbours are itchin to divest themselves of a reasonable quantity of their surplus to help and it may come at favourable rates. Include consideration if all the present Leos and their...

The Serco offering is logistics, AOR, and ferry services primarily.

That's quite the design. Covers a lot of "potential needs" in one package! 2 or 3 should do it. 30m longer than Protecteur so it's a very big vessel.

since we're in "should" mode, Why not a couple of the proposed BMT Ellida with the RAS option?

So you're saying all these people in their basements gaming for days on end are prime candidates for Subs?...:ROFLMAO: