Recent content by winnipegoo7

I think all military projects have problems. Military projects are often complex and as a result have many issues and teething problems. Some interesting cases are: - canadianizing the Victoria class - issues with the Cyclone helicopter - and I’m sure many more. A good read on the...

In 2012 I worked in an office with a civilian engineer who programmed softkill systems and he was very opinionated on the 2 launcher purchase. His theory was that navy knew it needed 4 launchers, but couldn’t afford 4, so it only bought 2 knowing that they would need to buy more later. Ie...

It was widely believed that 2 launchers would not be enough before FELEX upgrades began. German frigates are similar in size to CPFs and they required 4 launchers. So how would 2 launchers be enough for Canada? EW is science, not magic. And it shouldn’t take 9 years to do these kinds of...

Or perhaps they realized 2 launchers aren’t enough to protect a CPF. The navy purchased MASS years ago,  2 launchers per frigate. Now they are purchasing a 3rd launcher for every frigate in order to provide 360 degree protection - according to the article. Edited to add: German frigates...

Edited again. I remember now. From the first page: “new and enabler capabilities (Space, cyber, CANSOF, AEWs, ...).” Does AEW mean air expeditionary wing? Thanks

Apparently morphine pills https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/morphine-pills-navy-sailors-cfb-halifax-drug-charges-1.4789374

unfortunately manscaping hadn't been invented yet.  :nod:

Like this fellow

I don't think Athabasca U offers a masters of public administration: http://www.athabascau.ca/programs/program-listings.php?/graduate/master/

Why did you join the thread if you aren’t able to discuss the topic? I ask because I find it strange when people make bold claims / statements, but when they are challenged they claim “OPSEC” and tell us to just trust them. Pet peeve of mine. Sorry.

In today's news: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6008369/Manchester-bomber-rescued-Royal-Navy-Libyan-warzone-evacuated-Britain.html

The Exile: The Stunning Inside Story of Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda in Flight https://www.amazon.ca/Exile-Stunning-Inside-Story-Flight/dp/1620409844 I thought that I knew a fair bit about Al Qaeda, but I was wrong. Mind blowing book. Here's a review from Foreign Affairs magazine...

Interesting logic - not that I agree with it. Since you have these special first hand sources in Turkey could you please share their expert opinions regarding this subject? I would be very interested to know their opinions and this way I can avoid having to read all those ignorant (and...

I don’t follow you. What’s your point?

Good points JM