The KSS-III submarine purchase is just the beginning. There are many other platforms from South Korea we can purchase to modernize the Canadian military:
. KAI MC-X transport (to replace C-130 fleet)
. K239 Chunmoo (for when the negotiations for acquiring the HIMARS fail)
Just wish that last video had sound, curious as to what he was saying after emerging from the sub. Betting TKMS is getting real nervous. I don't think they can compete with South Korean ship building size and technologies. Here's hoping this visit settings Carney to immediately sign a Sub deal with Hanwa. I still feel this is the best offering and the only one that is a finished product and not just a paper design.
I also noticed at 6:21 of the video everyone was looking at a slide that said “More than $60 Billion in planned trade and investment through strategic and economic partnerships across Canada”. I get the feeling TKMS doesn’t have the same plan and partnerships in place. Not only could we get a top notch sub with expedited delivery timelines but choosing Hanwha would be a concrete step in increasing trade with SE Asia.
The KSS-III submarine purchase is just the beginning. There are many other platforms from South Korea we can purchase to modernize the Canadian military:
. KAI MC-X transport (to replace C-130 fleet)
. K239 Chunmoo (for when the negotiations for acquiring the HIMARS fail)
. K9A3 Thunder (self-propelled howitzer capability boost)
. KAI T-50 Golden Eagle (future fighter jet trainer)
. Hyundai K3 MBT (to replace Leopard 2 tank fleet)
. Hyundai Rotem N-WAV & Hamwha K-NIFV (to replace LAV fleet)
Just wish that last video had sound, curious as to what he was saying after emerging from the sub. Betting TKMS is getting real nervous. I don't think they can compete with South Korean ship building size and technologies. Here's hoping this visit settings Carney to immediately sign a Sub deal with Hanwa. I still feel this is the best offering and the only one that is a finished product and not just a paper design.
I also noticed at 6:21 of the video everyone was looking at a slide that said “More than $60 Billion in planned trade and investment through strategic and economic partnerships across Canada”. I get the feeling TKMS doesn’t have the same plan and partnerships in place. Not only could we get a top notch sub with expedited delivery timelines but choosing Hanwha would be a concrete step in increasing trade with SE Asia.
"Hey wait...I thought we were having lunch on board..."