The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

[Baz]

You missed Lockheed is combat systems integrator for River Class including as you mentioned Aegis. RQ9B (Hellfires) , C130J and I’m sure other kit. Being the largest defence contractor in the world, Lochmart is bound to involved some of our contracts.

Sikorsky is owned by LM as well, although it isn't clear if they are still losing money on the Cyclones...

 

[Czech_pivo]

Sikorsky is owned by LM as well, although it isn't clear if they are still losing money on the Cyclones...

Well if the RUMINT is correct that we are ditching the Cyclones and most likely buying 28-36 Seahawks, there's a another 8-10 billion for LM.

 

[Nvlgzr]

It's almost like retired RCAF officials are some of the only people who can speak out on behalf of the RCAF for the F-35 without the potential of punishment for interference? If you want to call people shills, the amount of high ranking former Canadian officers hired by the US MIC basically precludes any official from speaking on the topic at all.

LtGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet has publically supported a 5th gen airforce. I think much of ‘entertaining’ Gripen is theatre to pressure Trump on trade. Personally, if the commander says she needs 5th gen, I would support her. I just don’t think either aircraft fully delivers on our needs. IMHO, Gripen obviously lacks the range and load capacity but is easily serviceable. Panther is the opposite. Panther has stealth which could be valuable on missions flying out of Europe but is probably of little value in NORAD. I also believe we need to increase the number of squadrons and locate such Europe. Closing Baden was probably a mistake.

I’m not convinced Tom Lawson and Billie Flynnn are speaking on behalf of RCAF. Speaking on behalf of Lockheed, 100%. They were paid employees of Lockheed and if successful in their lobbying will no doubt be rewarded in the future.

 

[Nvlgzr]

thick on Canadian bacon.

I keep telling my Muslim /Jewish friends/neighbours, they haven’t lived until they have eaten Canadian bacon. Yum! Should be at the top of the food triangle.

 

[Quirky]

IMHO, Gripen obviously lacks the range and load capacity but is easily serviceable.

Is there any data to support this claim, on a paper airplane? What makes the Gripen easier, cheaper, quicker, to turn than the F-35?

 

[Kirkhill]

Saab, Boeing and BAE teaming up on the Red Hawk as RAF's Fighter Lead In Trainer to replace the Hawk.

Pardon Our Interruption

T-7 Arrives At Edwards, USAF Eyeing Light Fighter Version

Formal T-7 flight testing is now set to begin and talk about an F-7 fighter version could have broader ramifications for the Air Force.

www.twz.com

I find it interesting that since being shut out of the US F35 competition Boeing seems to have been keener than LM to team up with foreigners.

Aussie Ghost Bat CCA
Swedish GLSDB for the MRLS
Swedish Red Hawk...

Or maybe it is just me.

 

[MilEME09]

Saab can match American-made F-35s to fulfil Canadian needs: Swedish deputy prime minister

Saab can match American-made F-35s to fulfil Canadian needs: Swedish deputy prime minister

Sweden’s deputy prime minister says Saab is prepared to fill any gap in Canada’s capability needs if the federal government decides to deviate from its American Lockheed Martin deal and purchase fighter jets from several companies.

www.ctvnews.ca

Sweden going all in here

 

[Czech_pivo]

Saab can match American-made F-35s to fulfil Canadian needs: Swedish deputy prime minister

Saab can match American-made F-35s to fulfil Canadian needs: Swedish deputy prime minister

Sweden’s deputy prime minister says Saab is prepared to fill any gap in Canada’s capability needs if the federal government decides to deviate from its American Lockheed Martin deal and purchase fighter jets from several companies.

www.ctvnews.ca

Sweden going all in here

If it sounds to good to be true -

 

[suffolkowner]

I have said it before, reinvent the Skyraider if you want to kill drones

Skyraider 2?

L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[MilEME09]

Clearly there is only one way to settle this F35 vs Gripen. 5 game hockey series, USA vs Sweden, winner gets the deal

 

[QV]

The fact all these european countries, Australia, SK, etc are buying the F35 when they could get anything they wanted speaks loudly. Canada still “reviewing” this is peak idiocy and tells you this government isn’t serious about actual capability.