Canada’s history of military procurement has been, simply, abysmal.
It’s time for Canada to get serious if it intends to escape America’s sphere of influence, especially in relation to primary weapon systems for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Canada’s commitment ot NATO, and Latvia, specifically is to provide two brigades in Europe, fully-manned and equipped with the latest military weaponry.
Korea offers the opportunity to fulfill that commitment in a timely manner that offers permanent, long-term relationships that will enable Canada to put four KSS-III submarines on-duty in Canada by 2035.
In addition, the transfer of technology and the ability to provide complete overhaul and maintainence for all future weapon systems, in Canada, is a major bonus for the Canadian Armed Forces.
To equip two brigades with state-of-the-art artillery, tanks, IFV’s, reconnaissance, air support and logistics support, in a timely way is exactly what Korea offers and Canada requires.
For the navy, an air-independent propulsion system (AIP system) enables these submarines to operate under polar ice for extended periods, without surfacing.
Capable SLBM platforms that can launch ballistic missiles utilizing VLS or Vertical Launch Systems are exactly what Canada will require moving forward.
Like Britain and France, Canada should seek a nuclear deterrent second-strike capability in order to allay sovereignty fears from neighbouring nations willing to attack Canada.
In addition to Canada’s need for an immediate replacement for what was to be (88) F-35 Aircraft, (with either Sweden’s Gripen JAS 39 E, seen above or another alternative 5th generation fighter) Canada requires the immediate replacement of its towed artillery systems, to self-propelled, and replacement of its aging Leopard Tanks.
Korea offers both, with the K2- Black Panther Tank and the K-9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled artillery vehicles.
These weapon systems are state-of-the-art and will Canada’s military for the future. The reality is that Canadian Forces in Lithuania are exposed, due to the aging of its ground force weaponry.
Combined with attack and transport helicopters, in addition to advance anti-air, anti-surface missile and radar systems, Canada could have both brigades fully equipped within two years by Korea.
It’s time for action, not rhetoric.
Canada needs these weapon systems, now.
Canada’s Federal Government needs to expedite and secure contracts to re-equip the Canadian military at the earliest opportunity.
Canada’s sovereignty hangs in the balance.
Get on with it.
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