Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

[Rainbow1910]

I don't disagree, but I thought one of the design principles for the first batch of 3 was to use mature and in-service systems to reduce risk as much as possible?

NULKA is becoming an older system that while still capable, is being left behind by the incoming LEED system on US warships. They do want to utilize mature and in-service systems to reduce risk however, items as important as decoys and the electronic warfare suite cannot afford to be second class or otherwise outdated given the increasingly dangerous threat environments the RCN is facing. The fact that they are putting them aboard in such seemingly large numbers signifies to me how important this system is.

By the time that the first RCD comes into service in the early 2030's, LEED should already be proven and in service for a significant period of time.