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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    The Hunter class are reputedly slightly wider, which I My concern is LEED is largely still in development. It's remarkably hard to find any information on where this program stands.
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    One of the best looks at the changes introduced in the recently released updated River class model. Interestingly the mention of space for another 8-cell MK41 is discussed again...
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    TKMS Type 212CD (Victoria class replacement megathread)

    No, it (the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, a batch 1 sub) was commissioned in August 2021. You might be thinking of the first batch 2 version.
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    Related topic, Cellula has scored a contract to develop a prototype AUV for the USN: https://www.navaltoday.com/2026/03/25/cellula-robotics-wins-contract-to-deliver-auv-prototype-for-us/
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    Canadian modular assault rifle project, a C7 replacement?

    The round is called "Shell Shock", and uses basically a steel case (tungsten carbide): This guy was getting those velocities out of an 18 inch barrel. He started to experience barrel burnout around 3500-4000 rds, and some parts breakage, but that was on a pretty standard pattern AR15...
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    Canadian modular assault rifle project, a C7 replacement?

    What ammo spec are we talking here? I've seen video of 75 grain bullets travelling at 3500fps, with a pressure of 100000 psi! I would agree with @KevinB that is a substantial increase over standard NATO 556, which is generically described at 62 gr/~62000 psi. That will be punishing to barrels no...
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    Looks like we can thank Japan for massively de-risking SPY-7, especially with regards to integration with the AEGIS CMS: https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/japan-completes-first-spy-7-radar-detection-trials-to-track-multiple-missile-threats-on-asev-destroyers
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    I noticed the same thing, but I think it's a perspective issue, as the model shown yesterday does not show that feature.
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    Any idea what 's in that semicircular radome forward of the mast? Some indication by a poster that it could be Next Generation Surface Search Radar (AN/SPS-73(V)18). Thoughts?
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    An analysis from Navy Lookout: https://www.navylookout.com/canadian-navy-reveals-latest-modifications-to-river-class-destroyer/
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    Canadian modular assault rifle project, a C7 replacement?

    I was wondering the same thing. Is this still a DI action, or has Colt moved to a piston driven action like HK?
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    Meanwhile, LM seems to be meeting delivery timelines for the SPY7 arrays in Japan, so it seems this program has reached maturity, which should bode well for our program...
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    My comment was aimed towards the River class, not the Hunter. I still find it puzzling that there is no design margin for an additional 8 cells. Publicly available information puts the weight of an 8-cell Mk41 VLS strike length module around 32000 lbs. Assuming those cells were loaded with 8...
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    CH-148 Cyclone Progress

    Roughly the same class, but superior to the Griffon in all respects. H175 M General characteristics Crew: 2 Capacity: 12-18 pax Length: 18.06 m (59 ft 3 in) rotors running 15.68 m (51 ft) nose to tail rotor disc Height: 5.34 m (17 ft 6 in) to tail rotor tip Empty weight: 4,603 kg (10,148...
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    CH-148 Cyclone Progress

    I'd favour the AW149 personally. Even over the Blackhawk. It was purpose designed for military ops. With Leonardo establishing a line at IMP in Halifax to work on the CH149, they may even be able to assemble it in Canada... The biggest advantage to the H175 is it uses PWC PT-6 engines.
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    Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

    And yet, even with that, they somehow managed to incorporate 32 VLS cells.
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    TKMS Type 212CD (Victoria class replacement megathread)

    From Gemini, totally supporting what you have said: The 4:1 Operational Cycle This ratio accounts for the standard stages of a submarine's life cycle: 1 Submarine Deployed: Actively patrolling or on mission at sea. 1 Submarine in Transit/Training: Traveling to or from the operational area, or...
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    TKMS Type 212CD (Victoria class replacement megathread)

    Very interesting Go Bold interview with Rear-Admiral Chris Robinson re Canada and submarines:
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    TKMS Type 212CD (Victoria class replacement megathread)

    Meanwhile, more money being spent upgrading the Victorias (digital periscopes): https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/02/canada-taps-safran-for-victoria-class-submarine-modernization/
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    TKMS Type 212CD (Victoria class replacement megathread)

    Another reason to go with the Korean option - a potential upgrade path to full nuclear: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/02/south-korea-is-already-preparing-for-nuclear-powered-submarines/
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