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And the answer is (drum roll) G-LAM Well maybe not the complete answer but it does check off a lot of boxes. RAS capable, troops and equipment, looks like room for 3 S92 sized helicoptors, UAVs, large flight deck, ice capable (not sure to what class), etc. 3 or 4 of these could fill in a lot of...

Maybe the question could be - What would the CAF be equipped for if the U.S. wasn't an ally?

Pity the Canadian government of any political stripe that refuses to assist Australia or NZ if they requested assistance. There are limited capabilities in the Pacific which are visibly in use such as the Auroras and the frigates still sail with US battlegroups. Some creative thinking may be...

I am well out of my lane regarding force structure but my general view from all that is written here is I do not see anything that would enable Canada to be active in the Pacific. The US is restructuring the USMC to do exactly that. Adding amphibious capabilities to Canada's expeditionary...

There was (still is?) a process in which the PCBs were separated from the oil and then sent to a disposal facility in Alberta to be incinerated. The refined oil would then be good to be reused as needed. Solid objects such as poles, soil, concrete, shingles, etc were buried in lined pits which...

Burning at low temps produces carcinogens. it has to be incinerated at 870 C to 1200 C to transform the chemicals to something non toxic. More Cliff Clavin info ...

These are cheaper copies of Foremost / Nodwell equipment. Foremost have been building and customizing this type of equipment for heavy industrial use since the early '60s. Compare the tracks. All rubber tracks will wear and rip much much sooner than the Foremost tracks and you have to replace...

So when these weekend warrior toys break down, and with that light duty narrow track they will, short of a helicopter what vehicle will be sent to retrieve them? The retrieval vehicle is what should be seriously considered.

Would you not have your own small UAVs to scout ahead? One controlled from every second LAV which then feeds the dismounts/tanks the info?

Thanks, very informative, appreciate it.

They would have to pre qualify/train on each different platform but would the "systems" interoperability be something they can carry from say the F18 to the F16 or Rafale or Griffen? There's numerous reports that they would like to start training now even if new platforms (new to them) are off...

Is this possible and if yes how many could Canada accommodate at a time? I take it for granted they would be pre-qualified to a certain extent.

Gentlemen, this is strictly from the outside looking in. Some thoughts on the presence of all manner of UAVs which are becoming a larger consideration as seen even today in Ukraine. There is a variety of these assisting in what seems as mainly the offensive part of the battle so I imagine...

Every time a CAF member speaks to the public they short start with Rick's immortal words; We are not the Public Service of Canada, We are the Canadian Armed forces, our job is to kill people (who want to do harm to us or our Allies) Best PR clarification EVER!

Condolences to families and friends.

Smaller more numerous landing ships is the future of the marines https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/R46374.pdf

In speaking with my son's buddies (early 20's) it's all about the money and learning a trade that they can use later. One is in the reserves and lives on the wages he makes from that so the pay seems pretty good.. They suggest focusing on the wages and trades/skills.

Of course it's primary purpose is transport. Adding other duty options for it when it's not "transporting" may make the sales pitch more convincing as opposed to continuing to fail with a sales pitch for the Big Honkin Ship that will sit in Halifax looking for something substantial to move or a...

There are 246 heavy equipment dealerships across Canada that deal with Volvo heavy equipment parts. Shouldn't be a problem. Those trucks are a mining staple used all across the country.

Not sure how these ships would have been useful to flood response, but yes to transport and HADR. I get the impression that the ones for Chile will have a well deck to launch some AAV-7s it is acquiring from the US. These smallish LPDs would provide a much needed capability. Besides the obvious...