Get Excited - A Look Ahead: Comprehensive Overview

[@rboddington]

Canadians are shocked when I tell them Canada once had aircraft carriers, yes..aircraft carriers! No one disputes the level of commitment from the men and women in the forces, we salute you. Unfortunately the Canadian people have let the forces degrade to an almost ridiculous level. The F18s are now 40 years old, the four used subs are rarely at sea. But keep fighting members, we know as individual soldiers, you are fine people.

[@Make_Canada_Trudeau-Less-Again]

The Canadian people?

[@gamermoment4327]

We had the 3rd largest navy at one point.

[@rboddington]

@@Make_Canada_Trudeau-Less-Again Yes. Governments in Canada are elected. So ultimately that is where the blame lies.

[@Make_Canada_Trudeau-Less-Again]

@@rboddington lol ok buddy, make sure you put military budget needs to be higher on your wish list next time you vote for your local mp that is military friendly.........I will also, cuz I don't want to take the blame for this either!

[@cheeseman981]

I don't see Canada having aircraft carriers ever again. Although the order for 15 CSC ships are nice to see. Hopefully the Canadian government will wake up and realize that we can't solely depend on our NATO allies. Canada doesn't need a huge military, but a modern one would be nice.

[@TheeYellowDart]

Considering how small the CAF is compared to our population, you'd think that we'd have some of the most cutting edge equipment available. The only reason I can think why this isn't the case is successive governments haven't taken us seriously at all. We keep doing more with less and somehow making it all work...because that's just the culture...get it done. We're now at the point where nearly everything needs replacement or overhaul, rather than maintaining over decades with thoughtful and reasonable kit service life. Also, massive injection of money alone won't solve everything. It will take a huge mindset and rationale shift to make the CAF a self sustaining fighting force that doesn't need to rely heavily on other nations for support.

[@Ekstrax]

It's like that in a lot of western countries at the moment, the rising budgets for NATO defense are great but it's still going to take years to put that money to good use

[@tclements8331]

Why waste money on unproven "cutting edge" equipment that is expensive and hard to maintain when you can just retrofit proven equipment. Sure buy jets ships and tanks , everything else should be locally produced and improved to meet our needs for our land.

[@jamesstephen7350]

Canada isn't an Aggressive Nation, We never were...So cutting edge technology doesn't really matter...We are peace keeper's that know how to fight and do it very well...The Worlds deadliest sniper is Canadian, with out advanced technology...The longest confirmed sniper kill, is also Canadian with the exact same......it isn't the technology that wins war!! Watch Ukraine...That's Canadian Training at war!!

[@michaeldowson6988]

Well Canada was never a primary target for the Soviet Union. No point using expensive nukes on us, just our neighbour to the south. And now we know the Red Army isn't that big a threat and the Russians don't have an Armada to invade with.

[@darrowfett8878]

One of the biggest problems is how procurment works. for example they don't buy off the shelf equipment even if it is really good at a good price

[@mafmaf6417]

I served in the late 80's. The equipment we have today is way better than it was back then. I do think the Brigade Groups were more capable though. They were TOW heavy, and had self propelled artillery. We even had Blowpipe for anti aircraft use. What we have now is good for wars like Afghanistan, but we are sorely lacking for anything like the Ukraine.

[@marcusleja7133]

Afghanistan: the most useless mission in CF history?

[@safeysmith6720]

In other words, we are suited to fighting insurgencies, but not to conventional war.

[@TofuBoi_]

@@safeysmith6720 agree. Most of those MRAPs developed for insurgency can't survive auto-cannon shells and tank shells.

[@mafmaf6417]

@@safeysmith6720 exactly. We have no air defence systems, self-propelled artillery, or helicopter gunships. We would have to rely on our Allies for these, namely US or UK.

[@leoncampa]

The Ukraine invasion served as a wake up call for all of NATO members. I believe every one of them, including Canada, will dramatically increase their military spending in the years to come. I wouldn’t be surprised if our military doubled, or even tripled in size in the next 20 years, as old and emerging world powers attempt to shuffle the Status quo that existed since the end of the Cold War.

[@keddykp]

This was actually more informative than anything my CoC has ever provided me on state of the CAF while being infinitely more sifrstib. Great job!

[@FrontlinePros]

Glad to hear it. Thanks.

[@keddykp]

That jibberish was supposed to be entertaining 😕 thanks again haha.

[@Synystr7]

Dude. This feels like tailor made for us serving, without the political BS or sugar-coating we get from the chain.

[@FrontlinePros]

Nice.

[@draquer666]

Best thing I did is leave the CAF, budget only been going down even tho the government says otherwise. Troop morale is really low, staffing is really low and work per employee is over 400%. Pays are really low too, overtime is not paid for and alot of it is done. Troops are not allowed to really choose where they want to live and for how long, ending in alot of divorces and suicides.

[@77142957]

To all those who serve or have served, thank you.

[@TofuBoi_]

All of the Leopard 2A4 should be upgraded to 2A4M standard with L55 guns. We should've still kept those Leopard 1C2 in our inventory as infantry support vehicles. Our force is too tiny for any real impact on keeping the world safe.

[@off2tims962]

if theyre going to upgrade anything on the A4M it should be the Engine, Transmission, and torsion bars. the power pack cant support the extra weight. making the leo useless

[@colinjohnston5734]

We still have all out Leopard 1’s they are sitting rusting in a open air parking lot in gagetown.

[@off2tims962]

@@colinjohnston5734 i mean, thats not true

[@danielbroome5690]

We aren't responsible for keeping the world safe. The biggest impact we can make geopolitically is with economic power. Any humanitarian cause we would assist with NATO or the UN would likely only require air-power, not a full land invasion.

[@thezomby5015]

@@off2tims962 you are right, 5 were gifted to Oshawa Museum.

[@donhlohinec2242]

Yes all the leopard 2A4 should have been upgraded several times. Even the A6 should have been upgraded. Some of the 1c2 chassis could have been used. Our government NEVER wants to spend on the military so we should be like Israel & use, upgrade, rebuild enhance some of our equipment instead of just scraping.

[@FrontlinePros]

That's our plan so far with Subs, Fighters and Frigates etc until replacement. Unless we are entering a period of war or instability. It's probably the right choice, I'd rather have our better quality of life than a massive bill from the military.

[@sharpy3453]

2a4s are for training.

[@donhlohinec2242]

@@FrontlinePros How often do you replace your car, remodel your kitchen, bathroom. I guess it's alright too do this living beyond your means but the military can use generations old equipment. the aircraft they are using were purchased during trudeau the firsts reign. The military is like the police, ems & fire dept., you invest in it to get a better quality of life. It's always there if you need it.

[@donhlohinec2242]

@@sharpy3453 As I understand it Canada purchased 120 leopards broken down into approximately 100 2a4s & 20 leopard 6s. So we bought lots of training tanks & relatively few combat tanks. Do the Americans buy 2 sets of tanks, one for training & one for combat. I suggest we buy all combat tanks and replace those that are worn out or uneconomical to fix as they are needed but then I would want a lot more. Seems I would get more bang for my buck than wasting billions on farmacare & day care etc.

[@sharpy3453]

@@donhlohinec2242 we have 3 variants. The a4, a4m can and the a6m. The a4m can is our most advanced tank in our inventory.

[@combats5787]

I joined in October 2021, still waiting for my medical to be approved. Can’t wait to be apart of the forces

[@FrontlinePros]

Good luck!

[@combats5787]

@@philcampbell2425 Lmao if you really think so 😂

[@ihaveaitchscratched1772]

@Combats Good luck getting in been in the same boat as you since last year I have all the respect for the CAF but starting to think it's a joke. They are crying out for people but don't wanna work with you to get you in. Your better off doing something in college.

[@xxdarkassasinxx39]

@@combats5787 i applied around the same time as you and im wondering if you know how long it takes to get approved medically ?

[@Nicholas-ks8xp]

For a defense oriented air force like the RCAF, I feel the SAAB Grippen-E is better suited than the Lockheed Martin F-35, with radar tech constantly advancing, we don't know long aircraft designed to be stealthy will actually stay stealthy. Not to mention that with the F-35, unless you're ready to sacrifice that built in stealth, you won't be using the six weapon hard points under the wings and be restricted to the two internal weapon bays. The Grippen-E has better range without external fuel tanks, it's more agile at subsonic speeds, and cheaper per unit and lower operating cost. Not to mention SAAB already verbally agreed to build at least two production facilities in the Montréal area, adding to our national industry.

[@donhlohinec2242]

Our industry is already producing parts & doing research for the F 35 & the facilities are in other parts of Canada not just Quebec. The Grippen will be just a make work project for Quebec.

[@canadaphil6068]

STOP WITH THIS BS!... The level to which you Gripen trolls along with SAAB propaganda videos have appeared on KZbin over the last year is astonishing. So, we should be equal to the "Brazilians" now? FFS

[@mayerseyer3109]

The F35 have more capabilities than what you mentioned. It can do EW, SEAD, command and control ammunitions fired from other aircraft just like alley oop in basketball with digital link connectivity.

[@mayerseyer3109]

Canada is a member of NATO and may be called upon to defend another member state. If Canada's idea of it's airforce is just air patrol and interdiction, then the old F18 is good enough to fly side by side with Russias clunky bombers. But when the shooting war begins, those 4th gen aircraft will be ineffective against new SAMs and LR missiles. Trust the professionals to make the choice and not the pundits and politicians. Israel, US Germany, UK, Australia, Netherlands, Finland, Denmrk, Japan, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, air forces cannot be all wrong.

[@PappyGunn]

The Gripen is so good that Sweden signed up for the Tempest program. That tells you all you need to know about the future capability of that aircraft. Read your defence policy: Canada's air force is expeditionary, with NATO missions to fulfill. We need a fighter for the next 50 years, not the previous 50.

[@TheGrowler55]

In WW1 and WW2 The Canadians had as many Scottish Regiments as the British Army, just an interesting fact, great Soldiers. Thanks guys from Glasgow. 😎 🇬🇧

[@FrontlinePros]

Hey thanks for sharing.

[@adamsr4023]

After the Liberal purchase of used British Subs( circa 2000) the staying was that these repair intensive subs spentt more time above ground than the Sea King helicopters

[@Themapleleaforever]

Government now: I sleep Government during WW2: “WHO HAS SUMMONED THE ALMIGHTY ONE”

[@jakelacey439]

Lol, you gained 1 more subscriber at 0:10, it's so great to hear informative content not not bullshitted by the CoC. Great content mate!

[@watcher63034]

New subs needed: None defined or ordered New Fighter Jets :None defined or ordered New frigates : Defined, but not finalized or ordered Personnel aside, do you see a problem here???

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Yes, MREs!

[@MrSimon117]

i wish we kept the ADATS, especially with our aged aircraft. I was hoping to hear about the new LRSS Lav 6's that are suposed to come out "soon".

[@sliggy6834]

I drove a TAPV for 3 years in the Canadian Armed forces with the Royal Canadian Dragoons and took part of Operation Lentus and Op. Laser. My unit was sent to Latvia when my contract ended. Procurement for the armed forces is the worst. A TPAV is a multi million dollar vehicle and most of the doors would fail or straight up not even work. Also they built a new facility for us which they only found out @ 90% completion that it couldn't house our entire unit which was its purpose.

[@FrontlinePros]

Sounds about right, they keep trying though bless their hearts.

[@sliggy6834]

@@FrontlinePros really great video tho good research

[@Cubcariboo]

F-35C not A, Leo2 upgrade to A7= w/ Trophie, CV-90 MICV + SPAD + SPM, at least Archer SPG, Apache Guardian and most importantly, on base housing that doesn't poison our service personnel! -My Christmas wish list.

[@FrontlinePros]

Oh that would be nice.

[@its2point072]

This was amazing! Loved the Anakin Skywalker impression 😉

[@tclem14]

Not spending 2 percent of gpd is not tenable anymore.

[@PappyGunn]

@@philcampbell2425 Where did you get 2%? Even the defense policy says no more than 1.7%, and that's with creative accounting (like including pensions) and other bullshit.

[@1madcanuck]

We have a few new tanks and 1 new ship but 90% of our equipment is grossly outdated...jets from the 70's is a prime example! Epic troops but poorly equipment

[@WuTangClanster]

I love Canada. Love living here, meeting new people here. I was born here. So if bombs ever touched North America I’m joining the army and going wherever because distant relatives of mine did the same. So I could have the life I have now and take advantage of sometimes. So sad what’s going on in the world I pray for the Ukrainian people and what they are going through. If we get involved I know fellow Canadian men and women would number up and send it for the greater good of the entire planet. Love you all Godspeed I don’t pray often but everyone that sees this I am going to say a prayer for Ukraine and send my kind spirit for those freedom fighters over there.

[@s66458---]

@@philcampbell2425 Nazis Ukraine. Tell me you know nothing about Ukraine with out saying you know nothing... Their president is Jewish. Find some new information.

[@scottwells1809]

I am a proud Canadian who fully supports our military, and wishes we could increase it's capability. My suggestion regarding this video is if you want to impart a more impactful message to Canadians regarding our military then get a narrator than can instil a more emotional vibe and message that motivates them... food for thought.

[@FrontlinePros]

Ouch. (Goes looking for Morgan Freeman)

[@SnipyPatGaming]

😂 The Tim Hortons in Latvia is self serve definitely not going anywhere.They have the confidence in CAF to pay with cash in a jar without supervising us.

[@Jasper0o0]

With the increased Russian threat, & the coming of Cold War part 2, I’d like to see even more hardening of our Arctic. I hate to admit it, but I like the idea of Russian type mobile missile launchers for Canada.

[@KodaBearOfficial]

if Russia nukes Canada that's the biggest dick move because we don't even have nukes they would nuke the states, not us. unless they just nuke everyone

[@danielbroome5690]

We are WAY safer NOT having priority targets like nuclear silos/launchers in our country. If you're meaning like Surface-air missile batteries up north, fine that's ok I guess, but the upkeep costs would be ridiculous and unnecessary when a couple of 40-year-old F-18s are regularly all we need to repel Russian probing flights. At worst, I'd like to see an early warning system installed in Canada like before, but how about we try to AVOID the cold war 2 before investing billions into it rather than infrastructure/healthcare/education etc etc etc.

[@ctcrusader7479]

Me to man. Maybe we can finally make up for the avro arrow and make another cutting edge homebred interceptor.

[@appa609]

@@ctcrusader7479 we just need to build a real base in the north. Paved runways.

[@ctcrusader7479]

@@appa609 Yes

[@dingo5208]

Our procurement system is so broken that massive amounts of money will be frittered away before we even make a decision on what equipment to buy. Then, we will pick an item that is state of the art and ask to remove everything that makes it state of the art to save money, try to field it for 10 years an when it rolls out it will break in a week.

[@PappyGunn]

It's a feature: You can clain you give Defense a huge budget, but Defense can't spend it because the Federal government (i.e. another department) makes it impossible to spend money. 10 years to find a pistol replacement and poof! A judge decides to send it back to squarre one.

[@aarongreene7307]

Just retired.... unless they give it a complete overhaul from command structure down I wouldn't encourage my kids to enlist. Also had an appointment with VA for the 3rd of December. In March now, still can't get a call or an email back from my case manager. Hahaha

[@FrontlinePros]

Yea we seem to be a low priority garrison military these days. I think Ukraine-Russian conflict will add some additional funds and opportunities for deployment. Silver lining sort of thing.

[@aarongreene7307]

@@FrontlinePros seems more like money laundering and scheming from my point of view. Did Afghanistan and was on the expeditionary force to the Ukraine. All smoke and mirrors

[@aarongreene7307]

@@FrontlinePros also them trading Afghanistan to the Chinese, presumably for mineral rights, was a giant kick in the junk.

[@aarongreene7307]

@@FrontlinePros yeah, upside. Militarized them, set up a proxy War, send money to one of the most corrupt governments in the world (Ukrainian), ignore the fact that they have hundreds of Nazi Militia groups, etc. I was part of the Expeditionary Force sent there from Canada. What a damn joke.

[@panpiper]

The F-35 is an ultra-modern fifth generation stealth fighter more than able to survive a modern high intensity conflict. The Grippen is a decades old forth generation non-stealth fighter, already obsolete and utterly unable to fight a peer adverasy without massive losses. Therefor the Canadian Parliment will almost certainly go with the Grippen.

[@MetaliCanuck]

@@philcampbell2425 NO FIGHTER on the planet could fly across Canada without being fueled MANY Times, reality! The F35 will mop the floor with the Gripen. I've seen it and done it myself in a CF-18 at Frisian Flag. I've also done mock against F35s in Yuma, AZ, that didn't go so well.

[@davidlefranc6240]

they had some serious issue keeping this f35 in the sky weeks ago it cost a freaking fortune to run and maintain and its a bomber not a multipurpose fighter wich we need!

[@panpiper]

@@davidlefranc6240 "a bomber not a multipurpose fighter" Way to advertise your ignorance.

[@paratrooper8882]

Now that Canada has poked the bear they had better start spending on defense.

[@mrbozo5331]

I'm a Canadian citizen and my goal when I grow up is to join the Canadian military and it doesn't matter what branch I join as long as I can serve my country

[@johnready630]

I would have prefered the F18 Super hornet or even the F15 Eagle , I think our pilots should ride over the vast north with two engines.

[@TheeYellowDart]

Single engine F16's from 148t Fighter Wing have been patrolling in arctic as part of NORAD for some time now. New technology also sees advancement in reliability, which makes the dual engine redundancy a moot point.

[@benoitnadeau5845]

If Trudeau wants to impress me, he could announce a one time 20B invest in CAF just like germany announced a one time 100B invest.

[@FrontlinePros]

I'd like that. I'd like that very much.

[@sharpy3453]

@@FrontlinePros could get some shiny new tanks and upgrade the current ones, tracked afvs and actually buy them this time instead of canceling the purchase of cv90s because some pencil pusher in ottawa decided the lav could do the same job and buy some other newer stuff. maybe bump up the size of the military. maybe get some attack helicopters as well.

[@benoitnadeau5845]

@@sharpy3453 It would probably be spent on IFVs and anti air equipment for ground force. And, in my dream on a legit artillery system. Right now i think we have 30ish M777, its not 5 canons per province... It takes 10 man to operate it and has a range under most modern motorized artillery system.

[@sharpy3453]

@@benoitnadeau5845 yeah, some kind of self propelled system again, cv90s would be good, especially if we get ones with TOWs. could even get some air defence ones or another vehicle for air defence and maybe 105 or 120 equipped ones.

[@PappyGunn]

The only way Trudeau is going to spend 20B is on a gay parade.

[@jacobclark9088]

Really well made video!

[@FrontlinePros]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewsmall6834]

Answer me this, why is Canada only spending 25 billion (ish) on defence when Australia is spending 45 billion? You guys are supposed to be our big brothers, you gotta start acting like it.

[@jonmce1]

Canada is just a brother, not particularly big. Part of the reason is Australians live in a much more dangerous part of the world. It is also true that while still more than Canada's earlier on, Australia's defense budget only recently was greatly increased. Although not a huge factor Australia does not maintain a separate Coast Guard, with much of its duties carried out by its armed forces. Canada's Coast Guard has 119 ships ranging from 23,000-ton vessels to much smaller ships.

[@andrewsmall6834]

@@jonmce1 Canada is definitely our big brother, you have 38 million people to our 25, your GDP is over 1.6 trillion whereas ours is 1.3, you're definitely the big brother. We do live in a more dangerous part of the world, but everyone now is realising that even now security is not ensured. Our defence budget is increasing drastically, it will in fact be doubling, if not more by 2027 and finally, coast guard don't count for shit, unless they carry missiles.

[@oxvancool8310]

@@andrewsmall6834 we have America to protect us. No country in the world can touch us as long as America exists.

[@TheTurbanatore]

Loved the Star Wars sand reference!

[@zooot820]

so glad i found this channel! great content. considering joining our armed forces. and this channel is helping me make a decision. thanks

[@FrontlinePros]

That's awesome. I am glad to hear, thank you.

[@jordach545]

I see the CH-148 flying over my head a lot here in Halifax. I see those ships all the time in port too, I love it here.

[@christiandebray]

The best shipbuilding company is the Sorel one. So it should have a part of the contract. Le chantier maritime de Sorel est le meilleur pur construire les frégates, de ce fait il devrait avoir une part du contrat.

[@derekcollins1972]

No. It's too french.

[@christiandebray]

@@derekcollins1972 French or not it is the best and the biggest in east of Canada (may be in east of north América). The most protected in case of war ( witch could append soon).

[@derekcollins1972]

@@christiandebray No,they are doing well where they are. Too much red tape to be made in Quebec.

[@peterforan5982]

Support our armed forces. We play a critical role in defending the ‘North’ in North America. Would love to see better arms on our Coastal Defence Vessels.

[@lib556]

I appreciate the light humour. I'm surprised it was allowed.

[@Guacamole.]

Gave a like for the Star Wars prequel quote about sand. You are a treasure, sir!

[@FrontlinePros]

Well thank you sir. Come for the info, stay for the nerdy shit.

[@mayerseyer3109]

Canada is scrounging the scrap heap for fighter jets. After getting Australia's used F18, i heard they are close to a deal with Zimbabwe air force.

[@JollyOldCanuck]

Considering how well Ukraines 40 year old MIGs are performing against Russia’s generation five SU-35 fighter jets it probably doesn’t matter. Upgrading old jets and keeping them in service is clearly worthwhile.

[@tauron1]

Canada needs to up spending to 2% GDP agreed upon in 2006,. At that time NATO Defence Ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2% of their Gross Domestic Product to defense spending. Canada has not come close......1.4% is not close. We need to up out game by a lot.

[@jasonsmith8567]

With purchase of 88 F35s and new navy vessels being built.. I think we're seeing a major swing now.

[@tauron1]

@@jasonsmith8567 , It's all smoke and mirrors as these Navy vessel were previously announced and we are not even going to see them for a least another decade. The 88 F-35's only replaces those CF-18's that are still flying and doesn't come very close to the original order of the 138 planes we bought in the 80's. We need to up our military spending to a minimum 2% of our GDP, which we are not even close to approaching. We have half the planes that Ukraine had at the start of the war. For our country that has so much territory and has a concerning arctic problem with Russia already, we need to get our collective heads out of our asses and start acting like the big boy country we always say we are.

[@jasonsmith8567]

@@tauron1 we spend 0.8% on the coast guard. Many countries their coast guards are part of their military.. I think there is a lot of variables involved. But I said "we're seeing a major swing" I didn't say we were reaching 2% . I posted on Twitter our need for about 40 attack helos, the LAV 6.0s upgrade. And the 15 type 26 frigates with what will be the largest fleet in the world. Add to that 80 F35s and a large project new coast guard ships. I like to see the Coast Guard armed in the arctic and at least that part of it military.

[@jasonsmith8567]

@@tauron1 I 100% agree though.. I wanna see us hit 2% right quick. Germany decided 3% over night after Russian invasion. But Germany was spending was trash. Let's see how the next year plays out. I agree. We need the 2% spending on paper period a year.

[@tauron1]

@@jasonsmith8567 the offshore patrol vessels are lightly armed, definitely not a warship. They should be armed like the high endurance cutters the U.S coast guard uses. A minimum 76mm deck gun, a small RAM launcher etc. The 15 ships, basically replaces the 12 Halifax class Frigates and 4 Tribal class Destroyers. We also need Littoral capability of which we currently have none. We need to double (at least) our combat aircraft complement with a squadron deployed permanently in the North, either in Iqaluit or Inuvik, which both has well developed full service airports. Inuvik being on the mainland makes it an easier location to service.

[@1joshjosh1]

I served in the late 90s which I consider the last of the old stuff. Not cheap to field an army nowadays.

[@FrontlinePros]

What CAF project or new equipment are you looking forward to in 2022?

[@gaellemee1423]

The F-35 or the gripen

[@DaudIrfani]

We get new equipment... that is a first.

[@radiooncall2536]

I think that both the F-35 and JAS-39 are neat planes, and either would be great. On one hand, you get a nimble multirole that’s much easier on the RCAFs wallet, and on the other, some funky fresh stealth and sensor tech built around network-centric warfare.

[@rainbow_tactician]

I'm looking forward to my friends get sexually assaulted less. Hopefully this year they will kick out rapists before they get to the highest ranks.

[@JCRF]

2022? You mean 2032 at the earliest

[@kudos1729]

If I ran military procurement, would drop 3 CSC, and purchase 2 Juan Carlos Amphibious Assault Ships c/w 40 F35-B Strike Fighters for expeditionary operations. For Continental defense, would build in Canada 50 Gripen E ‘Arrows’. This alone IMHO would only be incrementally more money, but increase capabilities significantly. Then I would start modernizing the submarine fleet, purchase mobile air defense, and a small fleet of marine attack helicopters. 😁

[@bigd4561]

With the Type 26, F-35, drones, ... I hope we are on the right track.

[@CP-in1oe]

The Harry DeWolf seems better suited to discouraging pirate activity in the tropics than patrolling the arctic. What the heck are we doing?

[@garrettmcdavid7162]

the tim hortons in Latvia made me happy! We need our timmies!

[@davehossack7191]

Your thoughts on the Harry Dewolf Class would be appreciated. In light of Russian aggression, should they or could they be up armed a bit so as to be able to defend themselves a wee bit?

[@FrontlinePros]

I understand the Harry De Wolf Vessels to be more useful for their presence. We can't claim the territory if we can't reach the areas. Fighters would likely do a great deal of the strikes if we had real issue up there.

[@BlueMilkJedi]

Canada is getting 15 class 26 frigates.

[@tsubadaikhan6332]

I'm Australian. We're building Type 26's now, along with a new Fleet of PT boats that will go as far as Antarctica. We're using the same design Jordan & Brunei are using for the PT boats, but without the Anti-Ship missiles or Sonar Capabilities that the other Navies have. Why build it in place when you can pay a contractor to do it later at 3 times the price? I think we're learning too much from the USA...

[@ijusti8529]

@@BlueMilkJedi In 2030

[@danielbroome5690]

Let's not kid ourselves, our ships are NOT EVER going to be engaging Russian warships and if they are, we have far larger issues like nuclear war to worry about. Besides, as Frontline Pros said, our 40 year old F-18s are more than capable of dealing with any actual issues up north. Russia as we have recently seen, is barely able to invade their neighbors less than 140 km from the nearest railway. What fucking chance do we think they have of meaningfully invading the North-west territories or the Yukon across the Bearing strait and past Alaska lol. The Russia army would probably drown to a man before getting any foothold in the North.

[@jamiekelsey3285]

FML Were like 30 seconds in and were already picking on maintenance. Arte et marte

[@brentstarkes9682]

Gryfan built by Bombardier… in Canada with Saabs expertise. Get it done!

[@derekruddock6996]

and thats the main thing more jobs for Quebec

[@jamesthurber4730]

As a nation, we need to speed up our replacement and replenishment of materials, equipment and mostly, Personnel. The world won't wait for Canadian politicians to step up to the plate, especially since they are notorious bench sitters that rely on other players to carry the team.

[@iGame360fficial]

You know it seems kind of odd to spend so much money on a new ship, and have very little to defend it. Makes no sense.

[@gillesnick1052]

That's Rigth. Canada. All the Way baby.!! Much Love

[@jmohafa6939]

For god sake as a veteran of Afghanistan, please be honest our Griffin helicopter is as effective as a Cessna is in being a fighter jet .hslf of our equipment is worn out. Till our politicians are as accountable as we are its a sad insult for our fallen brothers and sisters..

[@kenc9236]

My shoulder still remembers Gun 84.

[@altafq6553]

Proud to serve, True north strong and free!

[@lulutileguy]

putting wheels on those sub now that is exciting

[@ViFeR2000]

SAAB JAS Gripen 39E is my choice.

[@PappyGunn]

So you like vintage planes son? May I interest you in a F-18? First flew about the time the Gripen flew. No? Well hurry up then, Sweden signed up for the Tempest program, so those Gripen won't be around for very long.

[@MC-nm7pw]

JTF2 is on of the most elite tier 1 special forces units in the world, my dad trained hand to hand combat to the unit for many years until Covid, then everything went to crap. Especially when Harper was the prime minister, I guess that says it all Justin trudeau ruined it.

[@Skidnoski]

Great, too bad mass releases means no one's gonna around to use any of it.

[@willdiehl5505]

So glad I joined this year

[@krishm16]

Canadians take their security completely for granted. They have no idea how much work goes down in the background to keep Canadians safe everyday. Sad to see the CAF so neglected.

[@michaelnowak2340]

IT WOULD BE NICE IF WE GET SOME EQUIPMENT THAT WORKS!!! "REALLY"!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LanielPhoto]

How do you modernize a 40 year old fighter ? Kind of like adding dye to a 70 year old's hair.

[@FrontlinePros]

Radars, weapons and updating coalition communication requirements. www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2020/06/16/canadian-cf-18-upgrade-package-okd-by-us/

[@derekruddock6996]

Nice PR piece but we're waiting for a Liberal gov to "act" and that alone should give one to ponder. We have a procurement bureaucracy that seems to pride itself on how long it can stretch out actual procurement, its how they've managed to keep so many civil servants employed for so long.

[@christiandebray]

Canada should declare that it will invest 2% and more in its army in the future. It will better support NATO by modernizing its equipment and increasing it. To do this, Canada will buy the best aircraft available for the price, the Rafale. Le Canada devrait déclarer qu’il investira à l’avenir 2% et plus dans son armée. Il supportera mieux l’OTAN en modernisant son matériel et en l’augmentant. Pour ce faire le Canada achètera le meilleur avion disponible pour le prix, le Rafale.

[@davidsanchini1333]

God Bless Canada Support our Troops

[@pierreb5683]

Are you serious with splendid equipment? The CAF are underground equiped, lack of personal and I don’t speek of our beautiful submarines. We must have respect for the well trained personnal

[@itruleyloveyouonyt123]

Very informative and well presented thanks

[@lenmaclean3815]

The Bonaventure, was the carrier I believe.

[@user-ey1ev5hn8f]

UP DATE 2024!! Long awaited feminine hygiene products now available in men's wash room! GO CANADA !!! How did the boys defeat the Kaiser without them?

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Wow 2,000 !!! 😄😆🤣🙄 So Cute this tiny military !! 😉

[@miklmiklmtrcycl6009]

Well written Bloggins.

[@kaijialiu3140]

I don’t think with any amount of investment we can achieve combat effectiveness to near-peer conflicts, but I am glad that more money is being put into our armed forces

[@p40tomahawk41]

I can't believe Canada would only order 16 when we have the largest coastal area of the world if anyting Canada should have the biggest navy since we have the most coastal line.. now the government has to start equipping our soldiers with the absolute best so we could be known throughout the world as the best I believe this Ukraine tragedy has finally woken Canada up to starting to contribute a lot more to themselves in defense as well as NATO

[@nxswad]

too much politics involved in the F-35 and gripen. I think we will get F-35 personally as we are close allies and will be in the long run compared to europe

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

Can't even see a single reason Canada needs a land based force? To their west is Alaska, north is frozen ocean, south the US and east a vast ocean. A fleet of 30 to 50 Destroyes and 30 to 100 Subs would do the defence work easily.

[@michaelhunter8786]

Ex navy. The men and women serving are great. Their equipment is outdated and in poor supply. Gen Rick Hillier wanted a complete overhaul of the procurement process. The Amoeba knows nothing about a military so such an overhaul is unlikely. As the MND said, the cupboard is bare

[@PappyGunn]

Hillier was busy "overhauling" something else.

[@michaelhunter8786]

@@PappyGunn That was Jonathan Vance

[@timallen7451]

Thanks for the vid...nice to see how our military is doing..great to see all the new infrastructure n assets all a litte to slow though for my liking....c'mon boys get er done.....saying 😆

[@p40tomahawk41]

About time the Canadian Government is outfitting our military with what it deserves...THE ABSOLUTE BEST....The F 35 debate(why)....it is and has been a money swamp....Saab Gripen e (cheaper and built in Canada.....little disheartening to hear the Type 26 delivery in a decade???...this is So overdue,better late then never

[@ECPDA]

Sounds like the emergency brake on my LSVW🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@juanvaldez4575]

you mean service brake.

[@timfronimos459]

I love Canada! signed, a Michigander

[@adamleach471]

love to see some run down of RIMPAC 22,

[@FrontlinePros]

Noted. I'll look into it. See if there's enough material.

[@JSpark135]

I was thinking of getting back in but i think im just gonna go try my luck at the french foreign legion, or ukraine foreign legion if i can afford the kit. Fucking military was a joke 7 years ago because of budget cuts, can only imagine now when trudeau hasn't met the defense budget once while in office.

[@appa609]

CF-35 Woot!

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

War toys are high profit items. All the various countries buying more weapons means huge profits for military suppliers. Did you make sure to buy some war related company shares?

[@PappyGunn]

This is Canada. You want to make some investment, invest in pride flags, pink dildos and carbon credit scam.

[@MrGhost1220]

Canada should be spending 5 % of it GDP is défense project and Canadian Army 1.4% is not good

[@tysoncomfort4244]

Canada needs to increase there funding by twice the amount we spend right now minimum

[@1joshjosh1]

I really wish we would have just bought the Super Hornet and it would have been in full service for like 5 years now. Problem solved. I understand what happened I'm just saying it's a shame.

[@kimjongsquarepants4209]

What are they doing with the Victoria class fleet?

[@shawnbouvier1]

Noticed the LSVW plug, are you a Jimmy?

[@FrontlinePros]

I am not but they're not the only ones who have dealt with those death cabs.

[@shawnbouvier1]

@@FrontlinePros im a jimmy, agreed. think the exaust will kill you first...lol

[@barrywakeford1385]

Oh give it a rest, as long as Trudeau is Prime Minister. This Country remains a joke.

[@timstevens3361]

i love the type 26 ! im glad we are getting them ! not sure if we need 15 but ya i think thats our best option. not sure what fighter to get tho. F35 seems to be the going thing, but i dont like a 1 engine military combat aircraft idea at all !!!

[@Death_Waits_4U]

Can I stream this video on Twitch?

[@canadaphil6068]

FLOOR THIS THING TO 85 ON A DOWNSLOPE! Hah!

[@FrontlinePros]

Those who know...know.

[@TheSafetySmith]

Agreed!

[@stezvgrom9417]

Thats why I am hearing much more gunfire near my house next to the several military airports and bases