Thank you for frequently underlining Canada's contribution and its approach that seems very specific in the way it targets areas that can help fighters fight safer and more comfortably. The first 8 Roshel armoured vehicles were no doubt a test and more kept being sent as Ukrainian fighters appreciate them. The same with many other pieces of equipment Canada continuously provides to Ukraine, apparently mundane things like Canadian winter uniforms and clothing including socks, gloves and boots both for frozen and wet winter conditions and now newly redesigned uniforms and protective equipment for women soldiers. Things that can make a difference in confidence, the ability to fight and survivability, as you mention.
Thanks for this excellent article. When inundated with so much news/propaganda, it’s so difficult for a military novice like myself to know when an announcement is real or just performative. So glad in this case your enthusiasm lets me know Canada is on the right track with its support to Ukraine.
It's a reference from an old basketball video game I used to play as a kid. Every time someone would perform a slam dunk, the announcer would say "Boom shaka-laka!" I use it here as an exclamation of euphoric joy. :)
Well-written, Wes. Got any plans on what you'll do with that law degree? (I respect privacy, so if you choose not to broadcast...) Methinks the US Army would do well to just buy the stuff that others have already tried (and failed) to blast to pieces. We'd probably get more capability at far less cost than the alternatives.
Good question, Lee. For now, it's merely a credential that may or may not give my writing and/or analysis slightly more credibility. Ultimately, I'd like to help people with it if possible. Maybe veterans who are mistreated by their own government, that sort of thing.
So, in a couple of months, we should expect a column about your experience with the exam and the whole process of making lawyers out of humans. I look forward to that.
What is that little house-like thing on the roof? Looks like a camper for gnomes. And I fluctuated as I read through this piece about whether the Senator would survive a direct FPV hit or any drone hit for that matter. Sure looks impressive, though. Can you use the one in your driveway to take out HOA visitors?
I need one of these in Michigan. Maybe Roshel will send me a demo unit to review on my YouTube channel, although it probably makes more sense for me just to grab my camera and head to Canada. Senators have survived several drone strikes and mines in Ukraine already, so I believe it's solid.
Your article is, I feel, pertinent to the Canadian conumdrum over the F-35 v Gripen. Certainly the F-35 is superior. But what does that superiority buy Canada while they are looking at defending their airspace. Also, keep in mind that these are not fighter planes. They are both airborne missile platforms that rely on both on board and remote electronics. Since F-16 swarms are an effective defense against an F-35, what happens if your Gripen has a couple dozen drones. I see the F-35 drone is about $4million. If I buy a Gripen, how many drones can I also buy before I meet the price tag of one F-35. And what happens to service and in air time? I get the distinct feeling our Air Force new weaponse people are not any smarter than our personnel making decisions on new ships.
Hey Wes. Great to hear that you are becoming better-known in the defence-writing /journalism sphere. The quality and improvement in your articles over the last year and a bit has to be big part of that increasing renown. I read the whole of this piece on the Senator and only realised how big it was as I got to the end and looked back, as I was so engrossed. Authors who can keep their audience like that in this click-skim-click-skim age are uncommon. You have become one such author. I know you will keep it up ;) and I hope you keep on rising.
Thank you for frequently underlining Canada's contribution and its approach that seems very specific in the way it targets areas that can help fighters fight safer and more comfortably. The first 8 Roshel armoured vehicles were no doubt a test and more kept being sent as Ukrainian fighters appreciate them. The same with many other pieces of equipment Canada continuously provides to Ukraine, apparently mundane things like Canadian winter uniforms and clothing including socks, gloves and boots both for frozen and wet winter conditions and now newly redesigned uniforms and protective equipment for women soldiers. Things that can make a difference in confidence, the ability to fight and survivability, as you mention.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/canadian-military-support-to-ukraine.html
The best part of this story is that the more we send to Ukraine, the fewer armoured vehicles for ICE!
100%
Thanks for this excellent article. When inundated with so much news/propaganda, it’s so difficult for a military novice like myself to know when an announcement is real or just performative. So glad in this case your enthusiasm lets me know Canada is on the right track with its support to Ukraine.
Does your HOA use drones or mines? Makes a big difference.
Rochel should definitely send you a sample to review in detail. That's only polite.
And if you do go to Canada, will the US let you back in?
Sorry, but what has shaka laka (a musician ?) to do with this story? Is that just a kind of exclamation such as holy moly? Thank you
It's a reference from an old basketball video game I used to play as a kid. Every time someone would perform a slam dunk, the announcer would say "Boom shaka-laka!" I use it here as an exclamation of euphoric joy. :)
Ask Commander Ivanova.
Well-written, Wes. Got any plans on what you'll do with that law degree? (I respect privacy, so if you choose not to broadcast...) Methinks the US Army would do well to just buy the stuff that others have already tried (and failed) to blast to pieces. We'd probably get more capability at far less cost than the alternatives.
Good question, Lee. For now, it's merely a credential that may or may not give my writing and/or analysis slightly more credibility. Ultimately, I'd like to help people with it if possible. Maybe veterans who are mistreated by their own government, that sort of thing.
Good luck on the bar.
Thanks Craig! I just got back from it. I won't know how I did for a couple months, but I think I did okay.
So, in a couple of months, we should expect a column about your experience with the exam and the whole process of making lawyers out of humans. I look forward to that.
What is that little house-like thing on the roof? Looks like a camper for gnomes. And I fluctuated as I read through this piece about whether the Senator would survive a direct FPV hit or any drone hit for that matter. Sure looks impressive, though. Can you use the one in your driveway to take out HOA visitors?
I need one of these in Michigan. Maybe Roshel will send me a demo unit to review on my YouTube channel, although it probably makes more sense for me just to grab my camera and head to Canada. Senators have survived several drone strikes and mines in Ukraine already, so I believe it's solid.
Looks like a shooting turret and observation point.
A vehicle surviving an environment like the Ukrainian front lines make for great development. And brochures.
WES O’DONNELL: ATTORNEY AT LAW! Thanks for the nod to Roshel and Mr. Shimonov.
canada keeps the pressure on the orcs
Your article is, I feel, pertinent to the Canadian conumdrum over the F-35 v Gripen. Certainly the F-35 is superior. But what does that superiority buy Canada while they are looking at defending their airspace. Also, keep in mind that these are not fighter planes. They are both airborne missile platforms that rely on both on board and remote electronics. Since F-16 swarms are an effective defense against an F-35, what happens if your Gripen has a couple dozen drones. I see the F-35 drone is about $4million. If I buy a Gripen, how many drones can I also buy before I meet the price tag of one F-35. And what happens to service and in air time? I get the distinct feeling our Air Force new weaponse people are not any smarter than our personnel making decisions on new ships.
Hey Wes. Great to hear that you are becoming better-known in the defence-writing /journalism sphere. The quality and improvement in your articles over the last year and a bit has to be big part of that increasing renown. I read the whole of this piece on the Senator and only realised how big it was as I got to the end and looked back, as I was so engrossed. Authors who can keep their audience like that in this click-skim-click-skim age are uncommon. You have become one such author. I know you will keep it up ;) and I hope you keep on rising.