Continental Defence Corvette

[Czech_pivo]

Man - thatd be cool if the number is actually 20. Odd question but beyond the USN would that put us into second place in NATO for tonnage assuming we max out all of the upcoming orders (15 destroyers, 20 corvettes/light frigates, 12 subs, 6 patrol ships, 2 support ships and whatever amount of orca replacements are bought)?

Also, how many more Protecteur-class will we need with all these ships?

A navy that is comparable to the 2nd largest country in the world that also has the world's longest coastline spanning 3 of the 5 world oceans.

 

[Rainbow1910]

20 Corvettes/FFLs and 15 FFHs means we need more tankers IMHO.

Considering the Germans built the Berlin class in multiple modified versions many years apart, that could be an option for the RCN for additional hulls down the line. I would also keep an eye out for the potential of smaller, less capable but more numerous and cost efficient resupply vessels being procured to support the fleet and our allies.

The USN is looking at this exact concept with the Next Generation Logistics Ship program, so keep an eye out for that. Many Navies operate smaller resupply vessels or tenders for more local operations, this is something that benefits both Canada and also our NATO/foreign allies as well.

 

[Underway]

15 FFH

They aren't FFH, they are DDGH, and they are named correctly according to NATO naming conventions.

 

[Underway]

Submarine Tender(s) anyone?

The Berlin Class are used as submarine tenders for the German Navy. They can pump out oily bilges and blackwater into their own systems, treat it properly and release the treated water that meets enviro standards back into the ocean, allowing more space for the stuff that can't be treated to be stored.

PROTECTEUR Class has the exact same capability. So if you want sub tenders just build more PRO, and have them carry the "sub tender" package in their sea can storage area.

@Halifax Tar mention the above to your submariner buddy. I don't think that's well known in the fleet. Berlin Class are sub tenders for the Germans.

 

[Maxman1]

The Finnish Pohjanma class seems to fit the bill more and more. Armament, crew size, it even has some ice strengthening.

 

[Kirkhill]

The other thing....

107m, 7000 tonnes, 48/42/100-200 (Crew/Specialists/Supernumeraries)

Europe’s first drone carrier launched in Romania

It was designed to deploy aerial and naval drones rather than traditional crewed aircraft.

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It had been designed primarily to deploy aerial, surface and underwater drones rather than traditional crewed aircraft.

“Given Portugal’s extensive coastline, this ship represents a valuable addition both for the Portuguese Navy and for European maritime operations,” said Bram Langeveld, Damen’s Chief Commercial Officer.

“It will support maritime security, scientific research, and disaster response.”

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Built for about €132 million with European Union recovery funds, the ship is intended as a flexible drone hub able to switch mission profiles within days by swapping modular payloads.

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NRP D. João II - Wikipedia

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