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  1. Retired AF Guy

    Replacing the Subs

    Did another AI search (Brave Browser) as to the best choice for Canada (TKMS or Hanwha): In 2026, the competition for Canada's next-generation submarine fleet has narrowed to the TKMS Type 212CD and the Hanwha Ocean KSS-III Batch II. Both are finalists for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project...
  2. Retired AF Guy

    Replacing the Subs

    From the Globe and Mail article: While getting jobs for Canadians is nice, the priority for choosing the subs, or any military equipment for that matter, should be the system that most fills Canadian requirements.
  3. Retired AF Guy

    2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

    TWZ is also reporting that there has been an influx of US SOPS aircraft into the UK and it may be related to an attempt to board the Russian flagged tanker. https://www.twz.com/air/u-s-special-ops-aircraft-arriving-in-uk-could-point-to-looming-oil-tanker-boarding-operation
  4. Retired AF Guy

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    The War Zone has just published the second part of its interview with Maj. Gen. Chris McKenna. https://www.twz.com/air/canadian-norad-commander-on-what-it-will-take-to-defend-the-high-north
  5. Retired AF Guy

    2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

    Actually it was a civilian rescue group made up of retired US servicemembers. More can be found here: https://greybullrescue.org/experience/high-value-political-figure-extracted-from-venezuela/
  6. Retired AF Guy

    2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

    So, we don't think it applies outside the US, however, we could be wrong?
  7. Retired AF Guy

    2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

    Seen that, but I think (not an expert!) these parts are relevant "unless specifically authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress."
  8. Retired AF Guy

    2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

    American officials have been stating that this was a law enforcement operation supported by the military which brings into question, if so, wouldn't that violate the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits the Federal military being used for law enforcement? Also, Wesley Wark in his substack has...
  9. Retired AF Guy

    2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

    In yesterdays issue (02 Jan) of the Bulwark, Mark Hertling [Lt. Gen. (Ret.)] penned this piece about the dangers of regime change and the consequences if those implementing the change are unprepared and don't realize what the risks entail, which in turn could embroil the United States in a long...
  10. Retired AF Guy

    2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

    During a phone call-in to Fox's News "Fox and Friends" President Trump hinted that the next possible target may be Mexico. Link However, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on X was suggesting China may be the next different target:
  11. Retired AF Guy

    Iran Super Thread- Merged

    The latest news from Newsweek, BBC and Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/where/iran/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2d7g8krj2po https://www.newsweek.com/iran-protests-currency-war-2026-live-updates-11293581 There are conflicting reports about the paramilitary member being killed...
  12. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    From Reason Magazine; Five Wars that Trump Expanded or Started in 2025: https://reason.com/2025/12/26/here-are-5-wars-trump-started-or-expanded-in-2025/
  13. Retired AF Guy

    Future Helicopters

    Thanks!
  14. Retired AF Guy

    Future Helicopters

    Just for clarification, when you say "PMO" are you talking about the "Prime Ministers Office" or "Project Managers Office?"
  15. Retired AF Guy

    Indirect Fires Modernization Project - C3/M777 Replacement

    Sounds about right. According to Wikipedia a RCH-155 costs €14.3 MEURO each (2025 estimate). That works out to $23 MCDN.
  16. Retired AF Guy

    Future Helicopters

    So, the latest edition of SKIES Magazine is out and they are reporting that nTACS program will be divided into three phases (p.62): Phase 1: 427 Special Operations Air Sqn will be getting 18 new helicopters; Phase 2: will be the acquisition of an attack/recce helicopter, and Phase 3: the...
  17. Retired AF Guy

    Russia in the 21st Century [Superthread]

    Two interesting articles on the rise of Xenophobia in Russia and one on how Russian/Ukraine war is depleting its workforce, especially in its critical oil/gas sectors...
  18. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Well the article states "Canadian travelers and diplomats."
  19. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Some times you need to stop and think before you hit the "Send" button; that was not one of them!!
  20. Retired AF Guy

    Trump administration 2024-2028

    Apparently some (all?) of these pictures are AI generated. https://newrepublic.com/post/204755/republican-lawmaker-brags-beat-up-santa-photos
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