For the CSC I have seen mention of close cooperation with the Brits who are building their Type 26 right now. As for the AOP's I don't know. I do know Seaspan engaged some European help, but not sure on what.
The interface with BAE and the ongoing T26 build in the UK is completely different though, and is hugely beneficial. That just wasn't possible with the Berlin and Svalbard class because those are delivered and the project offices are shut down with the industry moving on to other things.
The builder is responsible for the manufacture on their own. The gov't doesn't tell them what to do as the goal is to have industry free to come up with their own solutions to problems. Design for both ships was bought. In JSS case there were a number of changes required to meet certain standards or operational goals that the German design didn't account for. Also the Bundesmarine had recommendations for the RCN version from things they didn't like or didn't work on their ship. Example they only have loading bay doors on the port side. They recommended that we add a door to the stbd side as well to increase docking flexibility.
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I read that as the *fwd deployed element of CSC PMO to conduct integration activities at the OEM’s location. This has been done in previous major capital projects. I don’t think this is the follow-on operational test and support site that I understand will be on the East Coast (Halifax region). Could be wrong though, but a fully-kitted AEGIS-ashore operational test and evaluation and support facility would likely be a lot more than $64M.
They are getting 4, one for the stone frigate that they are building and 3 for the first set of ships?
That was my understanding. I suspect this contract is a subset of the larger FMS case; perhaps there's some work being done in advance of commissioning the stone frigate?
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Updated info about the Hartlen Point Canadian Surface Combatant Land-Based Testing Facility.
Canadian Surface Combatant Land-Based Testing Facility | Trident Newspaper
The Department of National Defence (DND) is building a Land-Based Testing Facility on a portion of DND-owned land at Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Frequently Asked Questions ↓ Public Update (February 22, 2024) Community Information Bulletin Early site preparation work The first...
Preliminary rendering of the site.
Proposed site plan.
Of course it is. Its Canada, why expect anything less?
Reactions from the local population are the usual for Canadian opinions on the military, a shrug and off they go about their business for the most part. The people of Halifax and the surrounding area are no stranger to the military. More vocal special interest groups like bird watchers, walkers, environmental groups, etc are opposing it but the government has largely ignored their screaming after the consolation process was finished. In the end it is DND property that the government was allowing the public to use, they have no obligation for access once the proper process is followed regarding environmental consultation and such.
Agreed. This isn't anti-military its just NIMBY's. If they wanted to put windmills there I'm sure there would a similar response.
Purely wildlife protection groups should be the most in favour of expansive CAF footprints: generally good caretakers, and much of the footprint will be left alone for months or years at a time.
Canada's largest goose sanctuary, based on goose shit per square foot, is the Carling Campus of NDHQ.
Can't mess up the golf course!Updated info about the Hartlen Point Canadian Surface Combatant Land-Based Testing Facility.
Canadian Surface Combatant Land-Based Testing Facility | Trident Newspaper
The Department of National Defence (DND) is building a Land-Based Testing Facility on a portion of DND-owned land at Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Frequently Asked Questions ↓ Public Update (February 22, 2024) Community Information Bulletin Early site preparation work The first...
Preliminary rendering of the site.
Proposed site plan.
See, at Carling you can be certain it's from geese, not people posted there, because at Carling people take dumps in the showers, not outdoors.
Connaught Ranges is a very close second....(very close)
