Current Events in the Americas

US Navy's transition from Prowlers to Growlers proceeding smoothly Good DEW Line blog article on the transition, with photos.

Bittersweet 50th anniversary for Canada's Sea King helicopters (CBC News)

Lockheed awarded $6.9 billion F-22 upgrade contract (Flight Global)

Australia agrees to sell Canada $6.5b military radar system By Melissa Clarke, ABC News (Australia) It seemed like a pretty standard phone call between Anthony Albanese and new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney overnight. The official record of the call noted congratulations to Carney and discussion of "current pressures on the global trading system" (ie US tariffs), as well as cooperation on the defence of Ukraine. But there was at least one extra topic that wasn't mentioned in the read-out: the small matter of Canada purchasing a $6.5 billion Australian military radar system. Shortly after the call, Carney headed to Iqalui…

While started of as a means of getting Nuke powered subs to Aus, AUKUS has been mentioned as broadening its range of co operation. https://www.defenseadvancement.com/news/ai-enabled-autonomous-uas-swarms-showcased-in-aukus-trials/

Constellation-class Frigate Program Cancelled, U.S. Navy Looking for Faster Procurement of Alternatives (Naval News)

Will The F-14 Fly Again? Maverick Act Passes U.S. Senate 😃🫣

Canada chooses TKMS as preferred bidder for CPSP submarine fleet (Canadian Defence Review)