https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/saab-considers-canada-gripen-jet-151413036.html found this extremely interesting so I figured I'd share it here as this is my go to site for Defense. Seems SAAB is considering building a production line in Canada to supply Gripen-e fighters to Ukraine. This does not say whether Canada would be required to purchase any ourselves, but that may be the behind closed doors incentive. Also talks about Globaleye production here as well. Interesting tunes ahead. Will we end up with a split fleet for the economic benefits? Will we increase our fleet size so that there is a meaningful number of both aircraft types? Say 48/48 or 60/60 just curious what Noah thinks on this new possibility. Is it even plausible to increase our fighter numbers beyond 88 with recruiting and retention being so difficult as it is? Maybe the additional fighter build for Ukraine would economically make such an increase in numbers for a capable split fleet worth the attempt? Just asking?
The Navy is going to need a replacement for the 8 Orca Class Patrol Craft Training fleet in British Columbia. There are also 24 RCN reserve divisions across Canada,wink,wink.
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/saab-considers-canada-gripen-jet-151413036.html found this extremely interesting so I figured I'd share it here as this is my go to site for Defense. Seems SAAB is considering building a production line in Canada to supply Gripen-e fighters to Ukraine. This does not say whether Canada would be required to purchase any ourselves, but that may be the behind closed doors incentive. Also talks about Globaleye production here as well. Interesting tunes ahead. Will we end up with a split fleet for the economic benefits? Will we increase our fleet size so that there is a meaningful number of both aircraft types? Say 48/48 or 60/60 just curious what Noah thinks on this new possibility. Is it even plausible to increase our fighter numbers beyond 88 with recruiting and retention being so difficult as it is? Maybe the additional fighter build for Ukraine would economically make such an increase in numbers for a capable split fleet worth the attempt? Just asking?
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But what happens to these shipyards now? One vessel being built and that's it?
The Navy is going to need a replacement for the 8 Orca Class Patrol Craft Training fleet in British Columbia. There are also 24 RCN reserve divisions across Canada,wink,wink.
These small shipyards also do a lot of commercial work and repairs. Getting new builds allows them to invest in modernizing their equipment.