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I think the dollar signs weigh heavier than concerns that existed almost 40 years ago. If they don't, the industrial sector may do the pushing for us. A decent play that many countries do currently, pay for influence in defence $$$. I remember reading somewhere that even in the 80s (Carter?) was...

My thoughts as well. Any POTUS would gladly STFU about our defence, period, if we spent how many Billions buying Made-in-America SSNs. Think about how much political capital it would buy with any country if we latched on to a SNN project? Could even have a closed-door competition into whose SNN...

I'll preface this by saying I know nothing... Could we chop up a Virginia Class to a smaller size? We don't need as many VLS, and debatable if we need the SOF SDVs and associated launching gear. The US has significant exp in building, designing, and operating SNNs (clearly), they're close...

Maybe something the size of a Mistral or Juan Carlos Class may be too much for us, as we don't even have enough extra Cyclones for it, but something more modest like HMS Albion/Bulwark, Damens LPD 13000 or Fincantieris LHD 20000t. Would be that perfect Peace Support Ship. Something to use for...

Telling that there isn't a project to replace. Politically, Sweden is a 'safe' country to buy from - and they recently bought 2 A26s for $1B USD, with deliveries in 5-6yrs. Anyone see any issues with tack on 6 of the ER models and have RIBenefits for Saab (who already have a small presence...

Speaking of CIWS, been noticing half the mockups and promotional images either have Phalanx, SEARAM, or nothing. Reading up about the RN's 40MM option on the Type 31, seems like it could be a good option. Plus...broadsides...

We won't do anything, Canada already hates the US even more with 45, less likely to want to bend to his pressure or any pressure from the US. How did we react to the first tariffs? They (USA) should impose tariffs that would bridge the gap between what we actually pay (before lumping in...

Is there really anything available in the market other than the C390? Who else in the West is designing a C-17 follow on now that the line is shut down?

Guessing if the Advanced SH+Growler combo is selected, as we stay in the F-35 program. Get some benefits from both. In 30 yrs from now the "F-35Gs" would be available with a proven record which we decide to buy as our allies start ordering "F-36s".

What is holding them back from fully committing to a foreign supplier? Piecemeal approach with small-batches doesn't seem to be a big help considering the size of the AF. Only 36 Rafales?? Id understand the complexity, but the order should've been for like 360 not 36. Why hasn't India developed...

Who cares if ADS-B isn't that expensive to retrofit, what important is that now the public has the narrative that the plane is too old to be used. Now you have a reason to replace it that the public will empathize with and understand in a 30sec news piece. Simple solution, just rush the Tanker...

Australia's F-35s: Lessons from A Problematic Purchase https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australia-s-f-35s-lessons-from-problematic-purchase

Saw a photo of Glace Bay in Cutlass Fury and wondered what that green container might be. Photo of HMCS Glace Bay with unknown container: http://www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca/en/photo-search.page#ipa_assetDetail=%7BB1AD8358-4B58-431B-ACDC-7265C99D916D%7D I suspect it may be this: Elbit...

I read that somewhere, and the Minister in charge of MoD (Gavin) at the time decided against getting rid of the assault ships. Just thinking that these decisions can be fickle esspecially with the recent uncertainty coupled with the mere thought of redundancy, however ill-informed, might cause...

Perhaps this belongs in British Military Current Events thread? Great capability that required much infighting and negotiating to make happen despite a MUCH stronger naval cultural presence than us. Using a program similar to NSP - a shipbuilding industry scheme that controversially built stuff...

Thread should be split into a discussion into the many differences in the defence realm between us and Spain. Interesting read so far.

Stretching the smaller jobs/vessel work between Davie and Hamilton should be an option instead of picking the two. The Damen partnership being the primary reason, with access to that giant wealth of knowledge and management available in Canada. The RCN/CCG presence in Ontario would be a boon...

Interesting idea. I wonder what the logistics challenges of doing that are, maybe make all of the Reserves an expanded "Arctic Response Force" or whatever. Having units use the rail to Churchill and disbursing from there?

Why end the production line if there's a demand for more internationally? Is the line that expensive to run that it needs massive orders to stay profitable enough? Is the smaller airlift competition that strong that the future of the aircraft isn't clear? Not like Boeing has another version on...

Never really understood the USN not having a small group of SSKs. I'm sure there's a reason somewhere, and a decision made along the line, if anyone knows... Could field a larger number of slightly smaller SSKs with that money, cover more area and with a smaller crew complement. Sell them...