Recent content by Rainbow1910

There is a difference in weight of roughly 900 lbs between what I can find for a similar 25mm mount (AOPS type likely heavier) and the listed weight of the Lionfish, definitely an option for AOPS to increase its punch on the cheap with minimal issues compared to other options. The AOR's are...

There was a discussion here a few months ago regarding the exact 30mm system being fitted to the CSC, it would seem that the MARLIN-WS 30mm is being replaced by a new turret and gun combination...

I was reading through the new edition of Canadian Defence Review when I saw some interesting information. The image below is low quality but it seems Vard has shown off a "new" Vigilance concept. I initially thought it was a reused old rendering but they did add a maple leaf to the funnel...

Unlikely to happen as it goes directly in the face of the goals of the NSS, which is to ensure long term operation and feasibility of the major shipyards by providing them with extended periods of work. Taking this work away from them and dumping it into smaller yards is directly fighting this...

Shipyard would rather pitch a more capable and thus more expensive design to the Canadian government with the hope of making more money considering that the program and requirements don't exist now. There is incentives for them to push the envelope here.

Between their refit/repair contracts for the RCN/CCG, Polar Icebreakers and Program Icebreakers, I see it as being a space issue.

I would be somewhat apprehensive on what the suggestions of the what the RCN is going to be looking for from the Inocea Group CEO, especially as Davie and other shipbuilders commonly pitch things to the Canadian government that nobody wants like the G-LAAM in the document itself. I still think...

Ship Age from Commissioning Years Past Designed Service Life HMCS Halifax 31 years, 9 months 1 year, 9 months HMCS Vancouver 30 years, 7 months 7 months HMCS Ville de Quebec 29 years, 9 months None HMCS Toronto 30 years, 8 months 8 months HMCS Regina 29 years, 6 months None HMCS...

I have my doubts if the RN will compromise their own fleet in order to bring Norway into the fold as from their timeline but at the same time, they are no strangers to questionable or strange decisions. They are going to need likely one of the current RN frigates right out of the yard as Norway...

I have a hard time thinking that this idea will go through at the timeline Norway seemingly wants, the UK is desperate for Type 23 replacements and their yards cannot supply both domestic and foreign needs.

Mad Max made it to Esquimalt today.

Speaking of toilets.... https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-type-26-frigate-where-even-the-plumbing-is-quiet/

The issue people always seem to forget is that a foreign yard and our suppliers would be very likely unwilling to work together on such a project. Italy, Germany, Spain, France, UK, US, South Korea, Japan, etc all have their own shipbuilding companies with their own yards and most importantly...

Ah yes, the reality of North American shipbuilding coming to rear its ugly head. This is why I held many who advocate for the CSC to be replaced by Constellation to be built in the US or even Canada with distain. The Constellation timeline was always incredibly optimistic when considering the...

As calculus mentioned above, the Polar Icebreakers (they really need better names for these lol) have consistently been listed as PC2 for as long as I can recall. The Program icebreakers are listed by Davie as being able to "maintain 3 knots in 1.4m of ice", which would put them handily into...