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    Australian response to new Operation

    As well as a radar that's more capable than the SMART-S on the Halifax class.
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    Australian procurement issues

    The RAAF’s C-27J are currently flying army support exercises, so their role is more expansive than humanitarian and regional assistance.
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    A Canadian Foreign Military Sales Programme

    The Australian experience does tend to show that, ultimately, whether the auto industry stays or not in an economy the size of Australia (or Canada) is beyond the influence of national governments. The interplay of the changing technology and economics of the auto industry, combined with the...
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    Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

    It's not mission impossible though, if the RAN's experience with the Hobart class is indicative.
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    Replacing the Subs

    There's no point in ignoring the challenges in moving to nuclear powered boats, but equally there's not much point in exaggerating them either, or ignoring the benefits of that change. Sustaining and upgrading a small, six-strong, fleet of unique diesel electric subs that share only their...
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    Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

    Objectively, it doesn't seem to have been hyped any more than a large number of other defence related products and systems out there. As for other sales, following their selection by the Aus DoD to provide land abased radars for the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defence program, I suspect...
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    Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

    Public domain information indicates that AEGIS baseline 9 and SM-6 are both capable of terminal ABM defence. The significant increase in displacement of the Hunter class over the RN Type 26 (and also the Canadian CSC) has often been publicly stated as being due to CEAFAR and its power and...
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    Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

    Not sure why you assume they're limited to point defence. CEAFAR with AEGIS Baseline 9 is a pretty potent combination, hence their load out including SM-2 and SM-6. https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/australia-defense-services-related-future-standard-missile-production
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    Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

    The Hunters will have 6 panel L-band AESA array for long range search, 6 panel S-band AESA array for short-medium range, and a 4 panel AESA array illuminator for fire control, along with AEGIS baseline 9 combat system (including cooperative engagement). How much more AAW capability do you think...
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    7th Bn, Royal Australian Regiment moving to Darwin

    The presence of the US Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (since 2012) would provide training opportunities not available in Adelaide. https://www.marforpac.marines.mil/MRFDarwin/
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    7th Bn, Royal Australian Regiment moving to Darwin

    You forgot about "the buildup" season. It's hot, usually overcast, always with ultra high humidity, but there won't be a drop of rain to cool things (or you) down. Luckily it only lasts 6 - 10 weeks prior to the wet season.....
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    Poland gets 96 AH-64E and lots of toys for them...

    New Zealand is a land of dairy farmers too....... Just saying'......
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    ADF focuses on long range strike, doubles HIMARS acquisition.

    An interesting summary of the ADF's focus on long range strike capabilities, including Tomahawk and HIMARS procurement. https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-21/missiles-power-adfs-range "The announcement of the $1.7 billion investment came on top of news that the acquisition of...
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    Canada's tanks

    "The original" being all models pre SEP3 (first received by units in 2020), so it is likely they are. Abrams X also includes some pretty dramatic weight reduction measures.
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    Canada's tanks

    I wonder whether the new Auxiliary Power Unit on the M1A2SEP3 makes the diesel engine debate less relevant? Or perhaps reduces the fuel burn issue to a level where the advantages of a turbine clearly outweigh any remaining "excess fuel consumption."
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    Canada's tanks

    Well, the turbine can be run on diesel fuel, while the M1A2SEP3 adds an APU that can also use diesel fuel.
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    Australian navy's hunt for new sub to replace Collins class

    Australia has had an ongoing nuclear reactor program since the 1950s, though, focussed on "research" and production of isotopes for medical and industrial usage. Sure, that is a very different scenario to submarine propulsion, but then so is electricity production for homes and industry.
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    Replacing the Subs

    Canada's interests seem to have gone in pretty much the same direction as NZ's.
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    CMMA - replacing the CP140 Aurora

    I suspect those USAF specific changes are pretty modest as stated. The open architecture battle management system has already been tested on RAAF aircraft and presumably scheduled in the current upgrade program. The two "prototypes" may be more about very clearly defining and agreeing what...
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