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Originally Posted by sidmo001

Canada has the United States Navy and the Royal Navy as allies when it comes to having Subs and screening ships.

I wouldn't count to Americans and Britons having enough vessels for helping you in time of need. Ofcourse it can be questionable if British Royal Navy even have missiles onboard their vessels then.

Originally Posted by sidmo001

Canada on the other hand does not have an ability to transport Expeditionary Forces on it's own. LHD's and LPD's would be perfect for this role.

And for what it needs that capability? With couple of LHDs and/or LPDs you are not going to do forced entry to anywhere without someone elses protection. Without escort they are just high price torpedo practice targets.

Originally Posted by sidmo001

As it stands right now the DND is renting services from the Russians to get men and material in and out of Afghanistan via An's and Tu services.

That is unlikely to change with ship purchase. Unless you buy some own heavy transport aircraft you are still going to need Russians in future.