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Remember, the CSC is a single-class of ship :) All 15 will have ASW/ASuW/AAW. The question will then be, what kind of VLS will it have and how expensive will the missiles be lol I can't imagine what we can afford for all 15... 15 BMD capable ships sounds mighty expensive.

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I hope Davie is able to push ahead with Project Resolute. A secondary PIB (AIVIQ, 2nd to Diefenbaker) and 3 medium IBs (Vikings) would really help the CCG out big time.

Unfortunately there is no genius to this plan. The Kingstons had a $100 million refit cancelled because the AOPS are replacing them. If you look at the defense review that just released, the RCN is only getting 15 AAW/ASW frigates, 2 JSS, 5-6 AOPS, and "modernized" Victoria subs. For the...

No, that is part of it. They should build quickly, we should also build abroad. Our own shipbuilders should be building up a much larger commercial base for foreign and domestic buyers. If they can't get work outside of government work, they aren't doing things properly. At least, that's how I...

I find it interesting that Irving is saying there would be layoffs after the bust if the government doesn't get the ball rolling and give them more work. Is it impossible for them to have more work outside of government contracts though? If so then their stance makes sense. If not... They need...

I ended up listening to/reading this, and it kind of pertains to what you say about not relying off the government for work. https://openparliament.ca/committees/national-defence/42-1/34/john-schmidt-1/ I am glad the government is actually looking into the issues and long term solutions to this.