Yeah, there's a reason they want much done before Parliment returns lol. Also expect some announcements to be in the Friday at 4 timeslot if theyre really worried 🤣
I imagine we'll see similar to CMMA, where focus is on the fact that HIMARS is the only platform deemed to meet the requirements, and the alternative is a platform we can't use as we want or none at all if they feel cheeky.
I also imagine we'll see other big announcements made, like more ACSV and sub discussion as counterpoints to this in the government media. That and a lot of talk of all the Canadian suppliers to the F35.
Certainly if you are building up a narrative about moving away from the U.S. this isnt what you want in the opening days of the house returning. Gonna be more fun when other info comes out but thats for me to talk about next week.
I wonder how politics may impact F35 and Himars announcements. Carney talks about becoming more independent from the Americans but announces that we are sticking with a fighter where we don’t control the software or own the spare parts…. and by the way we will be sending $5 billion to the Americans for Himars. The narrative (which the Conservatives are already working at by pointing out the removal of digital sales tax and some tariffs) forms that the government actually isn’t doing anything to increase Canadian sovereignty. Perhaps F35/Himars are part of a bigger bargain around steel, aluminum, Autos, lumber, etc then he could possibly sell this?
Yup! RFI for Indirect Fire Modernization is closed and being reviewed. My last post on it from the RFI drop is still accurate to the current status. Nothing has really changed since then!
Great sum up Noah…weird how the speed of announcements seemingly makes people forget them (if as a glass half full kind of guy like me you see as positive momentum). I think a running tally from you would be a great idea! Make sure you are warming up your hands for your September typing!
Its a very easy thing to do, tedious but I think people forget how much does happen even if it seems minor! Maybe ill whip something up tonight for everyone. At least them everyone can keep a little handy reminder
“…especially out of the RCAF where the F-35 has always been seen as the one and only option.”
God this makes me irrationally angry every time I read it. I hate it. And it’s exactly what i commented before, the CAF are addicts, and left to their own devices will buy US equipment Every. Single. Time. The government will have to FORCE them to do it, to break out of this pattern of dependency on the US.
This is a mistake, and it reeks of weak and spineless leadership from the RCAF. When that report drops it has better have some DAMN good reasoning behind it, not just redacted lines and a “wElL iT wAS tHe BEsTesT OptIOn”.
The Liberals will milk these announcements and reannouncement, they always want to announce something about 4 times to ensure they get enough political juice out of it.
Yeah, there's a reason they want much done before Parliment returns lol. Also expect some announcements to be in the Friday at 4 timeslot if theyre really worried 🤣
I imagine we'll see similar to CMMA, where focus is on the fact that HIMARS is the only platform deemed to meet the requirements, and the alternative is a platform we can't use as we want or none at all if they feel cheeky.
I also imagine we'll see other big announcements made, like more ACSV and sub discussion as counterpoints to this in the government media. That and a lot of talk of all the Canadian suppliers to the F35.
Certainly if you are building up a narrative about moving away from the U.S. this isnt what you want in the opening days of the house returning. Gonna be more fun when other info comes out but thats for me to talk about next week.
I wonder how politics may impact F35 and Himars announcements. Carney talks about becoming more independent from the Americans but announces that we are sticking with a fighter where we don’t control the software or own the spare parts…. and by the way we will be sending $5 billion to the Americans for Himars. The narrative (which the Conservatives are already working at by pointing out the removal of digital sales tax and some tariffs) forms that the government actually isn’t doing anything to increase Canadian sovereignty. Perhaps F35/Himars are part of a bigger bargain around steel, aluminum, Autos, lumber, etc then he could possibly sell this?
Thanks Noah. I agree, entrepreneurs know that bad decisions are better than no decisions as you can learn from a bad decision. Decisiveness is needed.
I would like to know what is happening with the 'artillery reboot'. Are self propelled howitzers and mortars coming? Thanks.
Yup! RFI for Indirect Fire Modernization is closed and being reviewed. My last post on it from the RFI drop is still accurate to the current status. Nothing has really changed since then!
https://noahscornerofrandomstuff.substack.com/p/the-indirect-fires-modernization?r=95jhi
Thanks v much for the prompt response,Noah.
Wow, super post. I'm up for a running tally. Something even more fun than all of this? Let's go! I'm all for it.
Great sum up Noah…weird how the speed of announcements seemingly makes people forget them (if as a glass half full kind of guy like me you see as positive momentum). I think a running tally from you would be a great idea! Make sure you are warming up your hands for your September typing!
Its a very easy thing to do, tedious but I think people forget how much does happen even if it seems minor! Maybe ill whip something up tonight for everyone. At least them everyone can keep a little handy reminder
“…especially out of the RCAF where the F-35 has always been seen as the one and only option.”
God this makes me irrationally angry every time I read it. I hate it. And it’s exactly what i commented before, the CAF are addicts, and left to their own devices will buy US equipment Every. Single. Time. The government will have to FORCE them to do it, to break out of this pattern of dependency on the US.
This is a mistake, and it reeks of weak and spineless leadership from the RCAF. When that report drops it has better have some DAMN good reasoning behind it, not just redacted lines and a “wElL iT wAS tHe BEsTesT OptIOn”.
The Liberals will milk these announcements and reannouncement, they always want to announce something about 4 times to ensure they get enough political juice out of it.