I say give the RCN what it wants, we have 3 coast to protect, we have interest all over the world, we should be a blue water navy that can project power anywhere.
I would say for additional Naval assets, a couple of ice strengthened LST's for landing heavy equipment in the arctic, they can be crewed by Fleet auxiliary and might only need one at a time during the open water season. Other possible assets are a couple of larger MCM vessels.
I would also task the various naval reserve units in Vancouver, Victoria, Halifax and elsewhere on the east coast with harbour security and route clearance. Using armed RHIB with cabin (aka USCG style) and semi displacement 50' workboat with an A frame for launching and recovering divers/ROV and AUV. It crazy how little maritime armed security we have on what represents the lifeblood of the nation. Using local people, allows for the buildup of local institutional knowledge of the waterways.
For the Orca's, I give them the same .50cal RWS as used on the Halifax's, the AOP's getting two and the same 30mm gun as the RCD. Basically have the exact same systems throughout the fleet to reduce spare part issues, training and maintenance.
In Q3. of your latest "Let's Talk with Noah" you made reference to 'what we might be missing' and mentioned M/LUSV (Medium/Large Uncrewed Surface Vehicle). Were you by any chance thinking of my BOUSHH (Bras d’Or Off-board-Operated Uncrewed Surveillance Hybrid Hydrofoil) design?
I can see Irving being able to work on six River-class at a time, likely hitting that number by the time the first one is delivered as long as they can expand the talent pool. However, it most likely won't look like what most people expect. Around 1/4-1/2 of that number won't physically be on land in the yard, which is probably throwing people off.
This is also just a guess from someone who knows little, sotake it with a grain of salt.
I have to say, based on the capabilities they want and the power requirements they will probably need for the CDC, I'm thinking something between 105-120m will be the sweet spot. Maybe the size of the Atlas 120Dieso or Navantia Alfa 4000... or around the size of HMCS Haida or St Laurent-class DEs. But sure, they're corvettes. ;) (Class size-creep is real)
[edit - As for naming... hmmm.... how about Tribal-class Corvettes using Inuit names?]
You answer to Q9 is vicious! But highly justified, in my opinion. While I'm happy that Canadian rail is buying up American rail, rather than the other way around, I don't like how Canada's rail corps are so short term profit driven, to the detriment of passenger rail, regional lines, and (I'm now discovering) national defense. I would love to make them sacrifice a little of their profits on the alter of the public good, and I hope the increased focus on defense initiatives makes that more likely. But with the size of their lobby, and the depth of their pockets, it doesn't seem likely in the short term.
I say give the RCN what it wants, we have 3 coast to protect, we have interest all over the world, we should be a blue water navy that can project power anywhere.
For Q 19, you said that the RCN has a working model of to develop and experiment with UAS, why doesn't army just copy that?
I would say for additional Naval assets, a couple of ice strengthened LST's for landing heavy equipment in the arctic, they can be crewed by Fleet auxiliary and might only need one at a time during the open water season. Other possible assets are a couple of larger MCM vessels.
I would also task the various naval reserve units in Vancouver, Victoria, Halifax and elsewhere on the east coast with harbour security and route clearance. Using armed RHIB with cabin (aka USCG style) and semi displacement 50' workboat with an A frame for launching and recovering divers/ROV and AUV. It crazy how little maritime armed security we have on what represents the lifeblood of the nation. Using local people, allows for the buildup of local institutional knowledge of the waterways.
For the Orca's, I give them the same .50cal RWS as used on the Halifax's, the AOP's getting two and the same 30mm gun as the RCD. Basically have the exact same systems throughout the fleet to reduce spare part issues, training and maintenance.
In Q3. of your latest "Let's Talk with Noah" you made reference to 'what we might be missing' and mentioned M/LUSV (Medium/Large Uncrewed Surface Vehicle). Were you by any chance thinking of my BOUSHH (Bras d’Or Off-board-Operated Uncrewed Surveillance Hybrid Hydrofoil) design?
I can see Irving being able to work on six River-class at a time, likely hitting that number by the time the first one is delivered as long as they can expand the talent pool. However, it most likely won't look like what most people expect. Around 1/4-1/2 of that number won't physically be on land in the yard, which is probably throwing people off.
This is also just a guess from someone who knows little, sotake it with a grain of salt.
I have to say, based on the capabilities they want and the power requirements they will probably need for the CDC, I'm thinking something between 105-120m will be the sweet spot. Maybe the size of the Atlas 120Dieso or Navantia Alfa 4000... or around the size of HMCS Haida or St Laurent-class DEs. But sure, they're corvettes. ;) (Class size-creep is real)
[edit - As for naming... hmmm.... how about Tribal-class Corvettes using Inuit names?]
I’m kind of partial to the “Flower” class. But these things are frigates and only corvettes in name only.
Starting a Super Hornet come back rumour, eh Noah? 😉
You answer to Q9 is vicious! But highly justified, in my opinion. While I'm happy that Canadian rail is buying up American rail, rather than the other way around, I don't like how Canada's rail corps are so short term profit driven, to the detriment of passenger rail, regional lines, and (I'm now discovering) national defense. I would love to make them sacrifice a little of their profits on the alter of the public good, and I hope the increased focus on defense initiatives makes that more likely. But with the size of their lobby, and the depth of their pockets, it doesn't seem likely in the short term.