Stumbled across this CFC paper from a few years ago. It contains a lot of interesting information on the rationale for AEW, the numbers of aircraft (6), the type of aircraft, some suggestions on basing, and a rough staffing model. Quite well written, and an interesting comparison between the E-7...
This is interesting:
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/canada-plans-spend-5-billion-aew-aircraft?elq2=75530bb96f914ac08178d3dfc4a82b9f&sp_eh=e94179ca52d219b366db98a6c69e7503628ec39669975061009f9d2231609f5a
This is the best article I have seen on the Type 23 life extensions. The comments are particularly interesting. In any case, presumably many of the issues described with regards to structural issues are being faced by our ships...
This should be a cautionary tale for those who push nuclear subs on this forum. Even with an increase to the Australian defence budget to 2.4% of GDP, significant cuts to other programs will be required to support that acquisition...
Might not be only GDLS.
https://www.canadiandefencereview.com/news/babcock-canada-and-roshel-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-to-collaboratively-support-the-canadian-armed-forces-and-government-agencies
Strong hint that subs are a discussion topic with the French PM, who is in Ottawa for bi-lateral talks.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/french-pm-gabrial-attal-europe-defence-security-1.7170388
A bit confusing. The money suggests, as KevinB indicated, a "timeshare" arrangement, but on page 26 of the document it says the following:
"To detect and manage airborne threats, we will acquire airborne early warning aircraft."
From the Minister's message - still an acknowledgement of the 2% at least.
"This significant increase in defence spending reflects Canada’s commitment to reach defence expenditures of 2% of gross domestic product and invest 20% of our defence expenditures on equipment, as agreed by NATO members...
$13.5Bil MORE dollars in the next 5 FYs, with the largest chunk in 28-29. It will be interesting to see how this all maps to programs. A lot for Cyber and long-range missiles for the Army.
More bad news related to the US Constellation class (delayed another 3 years):
https://news.usni.org/2024/04/02/constellation-frigate-delivery-delayed-3-years-says-navy
Wonder if this is the configuration we have acquired?
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2024/april/14202-boeing-to-start-modifity-us-navy-p-8a-poseidon-aircraft.html
Hey Colin, looks like this program is picking up speed.
https://www.navaltoday.com/2024/03/27/seaspan-proceeds-with-construction-of-ccgs-multi-purpose-vessels/
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