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Could Canada prioritize air defence and accept a temporary gap?

Canada could plausibly prioritize the air-defence variant while accepting a temporary capability gap.

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Question

Could Canada prioritize the air-defence version over ASW and accept a temporary capability gap?

Short answer

Yes, that is considered a plausible Canadian choice in this scenario.

Notes

The final Halifax follow-up asks whether Canada could prioritize an air-defence adaptation over ASW and accept a temporary capability gap. That is considered a plausible choice in the scenario. The response specifies neither the duration of the gap nor a detailed interim escort arrangement.