Canada (Imagi-Nation)

[MechCommander]

A quick decision by the RCN was made to get the Prototype Type 26 frigate, HMCS Wapiti River commissioned into service with Atlantic Command, she will be part of a third batch of Type 26s as soon as the first two Batches are done. There was a change to the design due to recent circumstances, the Aegis Combat system was Dropped and replaced with a different Radar suite, and the Launchers for the proposed NSM Missiles was also removed as well. the first batch, should be finished in early April.

[MechCommander]

The Construction of the Type 26 has created competition among the shipyards in BC and Nova Scotia to see who can build the Frigates in the fastest time possible. One of these, Seaspan Yard No 2 got the Type 26 Frigate HMCS Hell's Gate finished in a record breaking 4 and 1/2 days from Keel laid to launching. The ship will be sent to the fitting out wharf to be armed.

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Just make sure they don't sacrifice quality for speed!

[MechCommander]

Another set of changes to the Type 26 Design has been implemented by the Department of Acquisitions, they removed the original VLS launched Tomahawk and Sea Sparrow missiles from the design. instead it will be replaced with the French made Exocet Missiles for Anti-shipping work and British Made Sea Cats for Anti-Air work. these changes will delay building of the frigates as the yards will have to replace the launchers to accommodate the new missiles.

[MechCommander]

At the Avro Factory in Toronto, a Huge Celebration is underway as the CEO of the company, proudly shows off his Top Dog Trophy that the CF-21 squadrons won during the ROD Fighter rodeo last week. His big gamble has paid off. The Trophy will be displayed in the CF-21 Assembly line.

The RCAF Pilot who flew the aircraft from No 409 Squadron receives the Hero of New Canada Medal, for winning the Fighter Rodeo for the Nation, and the POP's Pax Globle medal of excellence.

[MechCommander]

Following the sucess of the CF-21 in the Fighter Rodeo, Avro Canada has decided to expand their business by purchasing the former Lockheed Martian Canada buildings to produce spare parts for the fighters and maybe take on Non Aviation projects if the opportunity presents themselves.

Meanwhile in Navy News the Completion of the 15 Type 26 Frigates is nearing its end with the last ship HMCS Mckenzie is scheduled to be finished by next week.

[MechCommander]

The RCAF has been approached by Kawasaki Aerospace with a offer for the Kawasaki P-1 as a possible bid for the maritime patrol aircraft to help compliment or replace the CP-140 Aurora in service, the NCAF Department of Acquisitions, will investigate this aircraft to determine if it's sutible for the task.

Meanwhile The RCN is looking at acquiring the two recently retired Albion Class LPD's from the Royal navy as part of the RCNs efforts to create an effective Amphibious transport squadron.

[MechCommander]

After such a Great Building Program, all 15 of the Type 26 Frigates are now Completed, they will start to enter service in the following months. while the older ships the Type 26 is replacing are being moved to Mothball fleet Areas.

It’s expected that one of the, Class HMCS Peace River will be Part of the Pacific Patrol this summer.

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Where is the Pacific Patrol going this year?

[MechCommander]

This New Pacific Patrol will take them to these Port of Calls.
ROD
RPNW
Mexico
Outboard Islands
Peru.

[Hoth_902]

As always, the RPNW does not grant New Canada permission for a port of call in our territory

[MechCommander]

with that the RPNw will no longer be part of the Pacific Patrols Port of Calls, for the foreseeable future.

The Ships in the Pacific Patrol will consist of

The Type 26 Frigate
2 Halifax class Frigates
1Ticonderoga class Cruiser
And the MV Astriex.

[MechCommander]

There will be a delay for this round of the Pacific Patrol as HMCS Peace River is returned to the ship yard to resolve issues with her Electrical systems. She will be back out later this month.

[MechCommander]

The Pacific Patrol has caught a lucky break as another Type 26 Frigate HMCS Fraser is taking the Peace Rivers place on the Patrol. on-board the Fraser is the whole design team of the Type 26 class and members of the Department of Acquisitions who made this program possible. This Patrol is scheduled to depart this Saturday, and it’s meant to show this innovative vessel to the Various nations the Patrol will visit along the way and it’s offering up public tours to those who are interested in visiting the ship.

[MechCommander]

The 2nd Pacific Patrol is now underway. With its first port of call being the ROD. The crew of HMCS Fraser is excited to see their New Type 26 Frigate out on her first ever patrol.