The KC-46 Pegasus is a much-needed replacement for the KC-135 tanker.
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The P-8, a militarized variant of the Boeing 737NG, is operated by all of Canada’s Five Eyes allies — the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand — as well as Norway and South Korea. And Germany is expecting its first aircraft in October 2024. With over 160 P-8s delivered and more than 560,000 flying hours under their wings, the RCAF intends to capitalize on the tactics, techniques, and procedures already developed, the officers said. The above is the overarching explaination as to why this is the right decision and the only common sense decision available to the government. There are multiple reasons not covered here, which are advantageous to Canada and its allies.
Facing more advanced threats, Canada secures US$5.9B deal for up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
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Boeing Secures $2.3 Billion Contract for 15 More KC-46A Pegasus Tankers The U.S. Air Force has granted Boeing a substantial $2.3 billion contract for the production of an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. With this latest contract, Boeing's commitment to building KC-46s for both the United States and its allies has now reached 153 aircraft. The Air Force's initial plan involves procuring a total of 179 KC-46s, and Boeing reports that it has successfully delivered 76 units so far. The contract specifies that these 15 new tankers will constitute the KC-46's tenth production lot, and the projected completion date for the aircraft is set for the end of July 2027. All manufacturing activities will take place at Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington. The KC-46's versatility was showcased during July's Mobility Guardian 23 exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, where the tankers executed sorties lasting up to an impressive 35 hours. The Air Force emphasized the aircraft's ability to conduct complex, long-distance missions effectively. In addition to its primary role in aerial refueling, the KC-46 serves various purposes, including cargo and passenger transportation, aeromedical evacuation support missions, and data sharing capabilities with other aircraft and ground operations centers. #Boeing #KC46A #USAirForce #MilitaryAviation #DefenseContract
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Unfortunately the title of this article hides the truth of the matter: Part of it is a simple misunderstanding on the CBC's part but I think the rest is simply disbelief. In the leaked documents it was said that the Forces have questioned the "sustainability of the CH-148 Weapon System" in the medium and long-term. The misunderstanding here is that the CH-148 Cyclone "is" the weapon system according to common DND terminology and it is the whole helicopter that is at risk of being unsustainable - not simply a part of it. I mean that in the truest sense of the word, because if an aircraft can't be effectively repaired and sustained it'll spend more and more time on the ground and less time doing what it's supposed to. As the article discusses; the consequences of being the owner of an "orphan" aircraft should have been known since the very beginning but the idea that Canada spent a lot of money on a system that a) Doesn't do what the manufacturer promised and b) Will be difficult and expensive to maintain... defies belief.
Air force worried about keeping new maritime helicopters' weapons systems operational | CBC News
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Agree…’tube and wing’ is so ‘last century’… BWB designs are the future of passenger aviation and mobility, and Bombardier is moving deliberately towards that goal with the EcoJet, and with environmental sustainability being a key component. https://lnkd.in/gGD6yMu2
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“Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has said the service can no longer rely on “tube and wing”-type airlifters and tankers based on commercial aircraft.”
Minihan: New Mobility Systems Needed to Go with New Fighters and Bombers
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It’s official: The Boeing P-8 Poseidon will be Canada’s next maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). Ottawa’s selection of the P-8 as the only aircraft able to meet the country’s needs is a remarkable turnaround for the manufacturer, which had been slammed as an untrustworthy partner back in 2017, extinguishing any chances of Canada buying the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet as its next fighter. The Canadian government today announced that it would award Boeing a sole-source deal valued at around $5.9 billion for 14 P-8s, plus associated equipment and initial maintenance. Not included in this deal are simulators, weapons, and new infrastructure to accommodate the aircraft. There is also an option to buy two more P-8s at a later date. Ultimately, the whole deal could be worth around $7.7 billion. Boeing confirmed that the Canadian government has signed a Foreign Military Sales Letter of Offer and Acceptance for “up to 16” P-8A Poseidon aircraft. https://lnkd.in/dU-5Jetm
P-8 Poseidon Officially Chosen By Canada
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Whatever happened to "Loose Lips Sink Ships"? I know transparency is key in effective, clear, concise and correct communications, but who draws the line between transparency and OPSEC? "But Daniel, this is only one ship." This article only mentions one ship. But then there's that article, and the other article, and that one over there that mentions other NMC assets. With fleet, aircraft, manning, and equipment metrics available via FOIA request (and sometimes open source) adding all articles together helps our adversary compile our current strength in numbers. No other country's armed forces can hold a candle to ours, but why walk the line and possibly compromise OPSEC for the sake of transparency? https://lnkd.in/gECtjeu8
Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is out of action, and it's a problem, top Marine Corps general says
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A 10 Warthog The aircraft is armed with a General Dynamics GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon mounted in the nose of the aircraft. Using the cannon, the A-10 can disable a main battle tank from a range of more than 6,500m. The cannon can fire a range of ammunition, including armour-piercing incendiary rounds (API) weighing up to 0.75kg, or uranium-depleted 0.43kg API rounds. The magazine can hold 1,350 rounds of ammunition. The pilot can select a firing rate of either 2,100 or 4,200 rounds a minute.
A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog), United States of America
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Great event with @wadefencereview Interesting to hear the excitement about AUKUS and what that means for local contractors. The Defebce industry is an interesting place with very unique risks and project requirements - have you heard of Secrecy Legislation .. ? That’s just the beginning of contracting to defence. Looks like there’s plenty of local skills to develop to prepare for the subs and confusion about who might do what and where the knowledge exists to do so. #Defence #contractors #insurance is something we have quite a bit of experience in at Thrisk From warship repair, submarine logistics/supply, munitions to war plane products & engineering we’ve seen most of it!
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Here's why the story about the failed test firings of the Trident missile is mostly a non story. It's a test. Most likely following a major overhaul period. The purpose of the test is likely to prove that the platform works as intended before being deployed back into the fleet and undertake deterrent patrols. By proving it works, it's a credible deterrent. The vessels in the patrol cycle will have conducted successful launches. Yes frustrating, embarrassing, expensive and putting additional pressure on the crew(s).
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