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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...

Yeah, that's not clear, but presumably they would be Roshel's marketing/lobbying agent to DND.

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...

A quick read through the document. There is a lot of "we will explore" terminology, versus "we will acquire".

$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/

Actually, the two Polars are rated PC2+. Very powerful machines. https://akerarctic.fi/en/arctic-passion/aker-arctic-provides-ice-expertise-for-canadian-polar-icebreaker/...

Coincidentally, today a contract for new Program Icebreaker design was announced: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-awards-initial-contract-for-program-icebreakers-to-chantier-davie-816685456.html

The latest renderings of the Polar are quite impressive: https://www.seaspan.com/seaspan-shipyards/shipbuilding/polar-icebreaker/ If all these programs come to pass, Canada will have a world-class icebreaker fleet.

I wasn't aware an AOPV fired upon and sank a narco boat: Kinda cool.

Canadians are increasingly in favour of increasing defence spending: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/polls-canadians-defence-spending-trump-1.7133640#:~:text=The%20Pollara%20survey%20polled%20support,or%20minus%20two%20per%20cent. So the government could do it, without a political price.

Saab and Damen to offer next gen sub to Canada: https://www.navaltoday.com/2024/03/07/damen-and-saab-agree-on-export-of-c-71-submarines/

Hanwha and Babcock team up for submarine programs in Poland and Canada: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/03/hanwha-ocean-and-babcock-sign-submarine-business-teaming-agreement/

This will be a concern for the Brits and the Americans: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/australian-mp-recruited-by-foreign-spy-network-claims-intelligence-chief/ar-BB1j5fMc? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68420795...

And this article from a few years ago suggests the USAF might look at potentially adding another 74 to their fleet: https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/airlift-tanker-annual/2018/10/26/could-the-air-force-restart-the-c-17-production-line/