Canadian River class destroyer tradeoffs

What are your thoughts on Canada's new River class destroyers?

They look capable, with a larger Type 26-based design and useful VLS capacity, though the missile fit trades some flexibility for point-defense value.

Canada's River class is presented as a capable enlarged member of the Type 26 family with a substantial vertical-launch fit. The missile choice creates a familiar warship-design trade: a strong point-defence option has an edge in its main role, while a heavier system can cover a wider range of tasks. The expected result is a useful Canadian combatant. The naming discussion also connects the modern class to earlier River and Tribal traditions, both strongly associated with wartime service.