By Ted Barnes, 18 February 2026 Major (Ret’d) Les Mader’s ‘tripwire corvette’ proposal, as described in the recent issue of Canadian Naval Review, confuses political grievance with practical naval strategy. It suggests provoking confrontation at sea with vulnerable ships and expecting deterrence, which is not a sound strategic approach. Canada is already deploying a blue-water … Continue reading Why Canada Does Not Need a ‘Tripwire’ Navy