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Canada should join the (nuclear) big leagues
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Was thinking about this a bit more the other day. Fun Fact: in the 1960’s, Italy modified at least 1 Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruiser to carry 4 Polaris ICBMs. While these missiles were never acquired, Italy did design the Alfa ship launched MRBM - and tested it - but never put the missile into production. But they did prove the concept of a surface ship launched, medium range ballistic missile. And they did it on a ship that was 30+ years old.
I’m not sure what type of delivery system the higher ups might think Canada could acquire. But as a proof of concept, Italy has some experience and at least a working theory stored away in the knowledge vaults. OTOH, our submarine choice could very well come equipped with a BM facility.
But if we are talking about an independent defensive nuclear strike ballistic missile capability a surface ship seems to be the place to at least start. And where do we get the targeting and other capability and infrastructure. I doubt we would dual purpose NORAD facilities since an independent capability implies no reliance on other countries in the plans to use it, should that be necessary.
I’m not sure what type of delivery system the higher ups might think Canada could acquire. But as a proof of concept, Italy has some experience and at least a working theory stored away in the knowledge vaults. OTOH, our submarine choice could very well come equipped with a BM facility.
But if we are talking about an independent defensive nuclear strike ballistic missile capability a surface ship seems to be the place to at least start. And where do we get the targeting and other capability and infrastructure. I doubt we would dual purpose NORAD facilities since an independent capability implies no reliance on other countries in the plans to use it, should that be necessary.
