David Dunlop, 14 July 2021 The Canadian Press reported that the RCN has initiated the long-anticipated push to replace Canada's Victoria class submarines. Some would say, too little, too late but the first baby steps have now been taken in what is likely to be a controversial debate. The CAF […]
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David Dunlop, 14 July 2021 At the end of June, Prince William cut the first steel on HMS Belfast, the third ship in an eight-ship BAE Type 26 build. Belfast is being built under a GBP 3.7 billion (CAD 6.39 billion) contract awarded to BAE Systems in June 2017 for the […]
Dr. Ann Griffiths, 1 July 2021 The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship was commissioned into the navy last week. And hopefully the second one will come soon. Here is Halifax-based photographer and naval reporter Sandy McClearn's recent in-depth look of HMCS Harry DeWolf: https://sandblings.blogspot.com/2021/06/tour-of-hmcs-harry-dewolf.html McClearn previously generously provided one […]
David Dunlop, 28 June 2021 HMCS Harry DeWolf was commissioned into the RCN Fleet 26 June 2021, the first ship to be commissioned for many years. After extensive tests, trials and workups, she now becomes the first AOPS commissioned into the fleet. When all 6 AOPS ships and JSS ships […]
Mikaël Perron, 21 June 2021 Well, it began with the announcement of a contract signed with Leonardo for four 127mm guns in late April. While the choice of Leonardo versus BAE was a surprise, the quantity of four sets was quite puzzling. Then came in May a contract for four […]
Dan Middlemiss, 18 June 2021 There has been much discussion about the projected costs of the CSC, and it would appear that even the most ardent supporters of the CSC have now abandoned their earlier contention that the CSC will not cost significantly more than roughly comparable ships now in […]
David Dunlop, 17 June 2021 There was an announcement last week that the Department of National Defence is planning to build a Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Frigate Testing Centre. It will be built near Halifax on land already owned by DND. The facility will be used to test the combat, […]
Dr. Ann Griffiths, 8 June 2021 According to the procurement section on DND’s website (Arctic and offshore patrol ships - Canada.ca), the schedule for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) is as follows: Cut steel for ship 5: 2021 Ship 2 delivery: 2021 Cut steel for ship 6: 2022 […]
David Dunlop, 25 May 2021 Hi folks. Now that some of the confirmed capabilities and systems have been disclosed thus far on the CSC Type 26 Frigates, it may be time to offer an update. Here’s what we know so far: 1. 1 X Lockheed Martin (LM) Solid State 3D […]
Dan Middlemiss, 12 May 2021 The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 11 May 2021 announced that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of the AEGIS Combat System valued at an estimated $1.7 billion (US). According […]