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

[Czech_pivo]

To begin with the naval growth is not as substantial as you think. We are going from 12 Halifax Class and 4 Tribals to 15 RCDs. Next, those ships will all have a maritime helicopter and surveillance drone onboard. Beyond that, the combination of P-8s, MQ-9s and satellites (DESSP) that is coming online, is both higher total platform count and more capabilities than we've ever had before. So I'm a little confused here on what you think is lacking?

You seem to have memory lapse.
Have you forgotten 12 new subs and a range between 8-12 new light frigates?
In addition, to compare our Halifax’s in ability to the Rivers is like a Ford Pinto to a Lexus.
15 Rivers
12 Subs
12 Light Frigates
6 AOPS

That’s a pretty substantial blue water navy there.

 

[Nvlgzr]

We are also adding a capability that we never had of our own; AEW&C aircraft. Yes, we contributed to NATO’s E3 program.

 

[Nvlgzr]

You seem to have memory lapse.
Have you forgotten 12 new subs and a range between 8-12 new light frigates?
In addition, to compare our Halifax’s in ability to the Rivers is like a Ford Pinto to a Lexus.
15 Rivers
12 Subs
12 Light Frigates
6 AOPS

That’s a pretty substantial blue water navy there.

And ORCA’s are possibly been replaced in larger number. Keep in mind the Kingston class is being payed off.

 

[ytz]

Have you forgotten 12 new subs and a range between 8-12 new light frigates?

Sure. And the AOPS. But those will all either have organic helicopters and/or VTOL drones onboard. And subs aren't generally followed around by aircraft. So again, what's the gap here? Do you think every combatant is followed around by fighters?

Also, I'm not sure I'd call the CMMC a "light frigate". That's quite the reach for a vessel planned to be 60% smaller than a Halifax Class Frigate.