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The Ukrainians are doing fine with wheeled artillery, such as the 2S22 and Archer. Either way, the Koreans are clearly the more motivated suitor. The Koreans can deliver top grade submarines much faster than the Germans, and they’re clearly using Canada as success story for new markets, so we should get their very best effort.
For sure, but the 'divergence' is an issue within army doctrine.
Canada doesn’t have any self propelled artillery whatsoever, wheeled or tracked (and hasn’t since the M109 was retired in 2005). The CAF’s current artillery is all towed behind MSVS trucks. So, any SPG addition is a big divergence in doctrine.
True, but the doctrine revolves around how something is used vs a particularly type of equipment. Self-propelled artillery, particularly the emergence of self-contained (targeting), fast engagement/firing enable 'shoot-and scoot' to avoid counter-battery fire, which can now target you pretty much the moment you fire. That is almost impossible to do with towed artillery.
Closing down.
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Well, there is CFS Alert.Closing down.
Paywall free: https://archive.is/KYvWZOttawa to pull plug on Arctic naval facility
The Carney government will shutter the Nanisivik Naval Facility, a Harper-era project that never began operations, sources say
With this closure, I don’t believe there will be any permanent RCN or CAF facility in the high Arctic.
That's true. Though I can't find any instances of the RCN sending a ship to Alert, even in the summer. Our new submarines may visit in the warmer months, but only nuclear-powered subs can safely operate under the ice.
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I haven't heard that they have. There are no docking or shore facilities. I'm not sure what purpose a RCN ship paying a visit would serve, other than to say they can.That's true. Though I can't find any instances of the RCN sending a ship to Alert, even in the summer. Our new submarines may visit in the warmer months, but only nuclear-powered subs can safely operate under the ice.
Considering that a modern conventional diesel submarine with AIP (air independent propulsion) like the Korean KSS-III can operate submerged for about 21-days if speed is limited to 4-6 knots, for a max submerged travel of approx 2,500 nautical miles, the boats simply do not have the range for winter ops. My hope is that the new boats will keep our skills sharp until we can get nuclear submarines in the 2050s. By then Korean will be offering the world nuclear powered versions of their KSS.
South Korea is already preparing for nuclear-powered submarines - Naval News
South Korea’s ambition for nuclear-powered submarines received a boost when President Donald Trump announced on 29 October 2025 that the US government had given a green light for Seoul to build such boats on American soil.
For sure, and I'm not sure it would even have to be DND, just compatible.
The Russians, Americans, French, British, Chinese, Indians and soon the Brazilians have nuclear-powered submarines. Any and all of them, friends, foes and in-betweens will be able to transit and loiter their submarines in Canadian Arctic waters without our consent or knowledge. That’s the purpose. There’s no violation or deterrence without awareness and presence.
I get that. Arctic presence is an issue, but I was commenting on "sending a ship to Alert". It seems like money ill-spent to build ice-proof shore facilities just to pay a visit. Maybe a shore party could skid a RHIB onto the beach - in the summer.
Looks like some big moves coming up, including the reintroduction of self propelled artillery.
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We'd better invest in recruitment asap. The interest from Canadian youth is there, but the pipeline capacity is not.
