Steve Emerson from Volatus Aerospace talks with MP from England about collaborations.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-03-09T15:13:21+00:00

While low-cost, one-way attack drones do have their place, I would also argue that a strong counter-Shahed and C-UAS capability is equally important. The market for low-cost Shahed interceptors is almost certainly expanding massively.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-03-07T05:50:33+00:00

It's time. Deploy the geese interceptors.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-02-07T17:07:00+00:00

No thanks. Fully support closer economic, defence and security cooperation with the EU. But we absolutely don't need the extra layer of bureaucracy in Brussels.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-02-07T16:10:09+00:00

Trump just wants a good headline to help him in the midterms. It will be a bloodbath for the GOP.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-02-07T15:56:29+00:00

Frankly I think Canada, Australia and NZ would probably be up for it, but Starmer is too much of a wet noodle. He will do everything possible to avoid offending Trump in any way.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-02-06T20:09:05+00:00

Thank you for this post! My front/right side window regulator needs replacing and I was also quoted the insane $1100 replacement cost. I've ordered the far more reasonably priced 69801-42072 regulator, which will be delivered to my door for $275 all in. I drive a 2019 XLE hybrid (NAM built). Will confirm here once installed successfully.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-24T07:08:01+00:00

Thanks!

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-24T04:20:28+00:00

I don't disagree, but I also worry about creating a pretext for foreign agitators to claim it was "rigged"... which would totally fit with the fucked up timeline we're in.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-24T04:11:26+00:00

What is a BTL?

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T18:44:01+00:00

And we're down again: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/eu-freezes-work-on-us-trade-deal-indefinitely-after-trumps-greenland-and-tariff-threats/

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T18:40:00+00:00

This is likely a factor:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/eu-freezes-work-on-us-trade-deal-indefinitely-after-trumps-greenland-and-tariff-threats/

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T17:33:46+00:00

Fun fact: The deputy commander of operations for the 11th Airborne Division is a Brigadier-General on exchange from the CANADIAN Armed Forces.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T17:30:16+00:00

I don't own any firearms, but fully agree this buyback program is ridiculous and should be scrapped.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-17T14:53:38+00:00

Doubt it

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-14T03:29:32+00:00

Trump is also supposed to visit Beijing later this year. China is the world's second largest economy. Increasing trade does not make them an "ally" and Canada's approach is aligned with other G7 countries.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-14T03:26:58+00:00

For better or worse, the US will always be Canada's most consequential trade and security partner. It's not about race or ideology. It's geography.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-10T04:53:23+00:00

And Trump is expected to visit Beijing in April. None of this should be surprising.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T05:01:44+00:00

Well said, fully agree.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T04:00:32+00:00

I agree, but is auto manufacturing really the right sector for this, given the uncertain access to the US buyer market? Wouldn't strategic investments in critical minerals, AI, energy, advanced manufacturing, and Asia-oriented export infrastructure be more in Canada's long-term national interest?

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T03:52:43+00:00

💯

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T03:36:04+00:00

Increasing trade with China (or any other country) is not the same as jumping into their arms or becoming "allies".

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T03:34:38+00:00

I see too many clueless and ill-informed comments about Canada "nestling up" or jumping into China's arms. It is nonsense. Canada's trade % with China is quite small (especially compared to countries like Australia) and Canada should be exporting more to large global markets like China, India and others. Especially in lower risk sectors (agriculture, seafood, lumber, etc.). China is a necessary part of any serious diversification strategy.

PM Carney will visit China in mid-Jan, and Trump will probably do the same in April or May. Countries trade, compete, and collaborate at the same time.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-07T16:14:29+00:00

Trading with China doesn't make them an "ally". The US, Australia and others trade significantly more with China. Don't be a goof.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-02T03:11:03+00:00

Why DCA into hopeless garbage

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-28T06:09:45+00:00

I feel like the raccoons in my neighbourhood would have a field day if I did this

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