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I think that we will update the frigates in some capacity, and with the new helicopters, they will continue to do well.
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The MHP is the only upgrade right now. I know the MC is planning for a midlife upgrade but as of yet, they have not announced their plans nor allocate any funds.
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I honestly don't see a problem with navy "supporting" the army. It seems like most Ops in the near future will not require direct naval action anways.
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As much as I like to see the boat people squirm, they have flown the flag more often than the other two branches. For both Afghanistan and Iraq, Canadian naval taskgroups formed the flank protection for American CVBGs.
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new air defence ships (unlikely)
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Why would you need AD ships when protecting a CVBG?
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submarines function normally (unlikely)
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I have complete faith in the people who crew the VICTORIAs to make them work. If we could "sink" American carriers with the OBERONs, they could function with the VICTORIAs up to and including what-not-to-do.