Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Could Canada join a British Bofors 40 mm purchase?

A non-deck-penetrating Bofors 40 mm mount could let Canada share a purchase and support pathway with Britain's Type 26 and Type 31 programmes.

Bofors 40 mmCommonalityJoint ProcurementNaval LogisticsNaval ProcurementNon Deck Penetrating MountsRoyal Canadian NavyRoyal NavyType 26 FrigateType 31 Frigate
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Question

Could the Royal Canadian Navy use the Bofors 40 mm through its Type 26 and Type 31 partnership with Britain?

Short answer

Potentially yes; the non-deck-penetrating mount could support a joint purchase and shared logistics with the British programme.

Notes

The 40 mm option was already connected to the broader Type 26 and Type 31 partnership. A non-deck-penetrating Bofors mount is a practical candidate for that reason. Joining a British purchase could spare Canada from establishing an isolated procurement line for a patrol-ship weapon. The commonality benefit would extend across allied buying, maintenance, and training arrangements.