It would make it much easier for them to integrate into NORAD & NATO missions, reduce financial pressure for American tax payers, and have much hardier and versatile fighters with lower maintenance costs.
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Deals are getting done. Submarines from Germany. Airplanes from Sweden and Canada.
Wonder how much use we ever got from the pile of second hand scrap they bought from Austrailia. Probably still get a laugh over that hanging out around the billabong.
BBD stock on the move
Wonder how much use we ever got from the pile of second hand scrap they bought from Austrailia. Probably still get a laugh over that hanging out around the billabong.
BBD stock on the move
Don't bring unexploded material to police, they'll pick it up, OPP say
Woman, 77, brings unexploded grenade to Ottawa OPP station
Author of the article:Staff Reporter
Published Jul 11, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 1 minute read
Second World War era grenade dropped off at Ontario Provincial Police station July 10, 2026. OPP
Second World War era grenade dropped off at Ontario Provincial Police station July 10, 2026. OPP OPP VIA X
Provincial police say they’re ready and willing to help with problem items like the Second World War era hand grenade brought to the Ottawa detachment Friday.
But they urge residents to call ahead and allow the experts to pick up and dispose of the explosive material.
Const. Michael Fathi of the OPP’s Ottawa detachment said a 77-year-old area resident came across the grenade, as well as a second “live” shell, while cleaning her basement.
She brought the items to the station, but Fathi said the woman was told to leave the (potential) explosives outside.
“You don’t know what condition they’re in, whether they can still explode,” he noted.
“You don’t want to take chance.”
The grenade stayed outside the OPP detachment while explosives experts stored it safely pending the arrival of members of Canadian Forces at Petawawa to take possession to dispose of the device.
While the exact model wasn’t identified, according to Wikipedia, the common U.S. Mk 2 hand grenade contained about 57 grams of TNT and could inflict casualties with shrapnel up to 45 meters away, “which was often further than a soldier could safely throw it.”
Fathi also noted it was unclear where the explosives came from originally.
He said it’s not the first time he or his colleagues have been called to deal with such devices.
“When I was posted at Kemptville, we had (explosives delivered to the post) several times,” he said.
The safest solution is for people to contact their local police to pick the device up, he stressed.
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Woman, 77, brings unexploded grenade to Ottawa OPP station
Author of the article:Staff Reporter
Published Jul 11, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 1 minute read
Second World War era grenade dropped off at Ontario Provincial Police station July 10, 2026. OPP
Second World War era grenade dropped off at Ontario Provincial Police station July 10, 2026. OPP OPP VIA X
Provincial police say they’re ready and willing to help with problem items like the Second World War era hand grenade brought to the Ottawa detachment Friday.
But they urge residents to call ahead and allow the experts to pick up and dispose of the explosive material.
Const. Michael Fathi of the OPP’s Ottawa detachment said a 77-year-old area resident came across the grenade, as well as a second “live” shell, while cleaning her basement.
She brought the items to the station, but Fathi said the woman was told to leave the (potential) explosives outside.
“You don’t know what condition they’re in, whether they can still explode,” he noted.
“You don’t want to take chance.”
The grenade stayed outside the OPP detachment while explosives experts stored it safely pending the arrival of members of Canadian Forces at Petawawa to take possession to dispose of the device.
While the exact model wasn’t identified, according to Wikipedia, the common U.S. Mk 2 hand grenade contained about 57 grams of TNT and could inflict casualties with shrapnel up to 45 meters away, “which was often further than a soldier could safely throw it.”
Fathi also noted it was unclear where the explosives came from originally.
He said it’s not the first time he or his colleagues have been called to deal with such devices.
“When I was posted at Kemptville, we had (explosives delivered to the post) several times,” he said.
The safest solution is for people to contact their local police to pick the device up, he stressed.
Don't bring unexploded material to police, they'll pick it up, OPP say
OPP urges residents to call police to handle explosive material and not bring potentially live grenades to the detachment.
Canada joining sixth-generation fighter jet project as observer, source says — The Globe and Mail
Its membership is part of country’s efforts to diversify defence ties, economic relations beyond U.S.
The official said Defence Minister David McGuinty on Tuesday will announce – alongside his British, Japanese and Italian counterparts – that Canada is the first country to be admitted as an observer to the Global Combat Air Programme.
It could also be a prelude to one day purchasing the sixth-generation aircraft produced by Britain, Japan and Italy or participating more fully in the program, the official said.
Canada will announce next week it is taking an observer role in the Global Combat Air Programme, a joint initiative by Britain, Japan and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft, according to a senior Canadian government official.
Pilot training will happen in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets, Saab says - National | Globalnews.ca
The Swedish jet maker has been trying to convince the Canadian government to buy some of its Gripen E fighters for the country's new fleet.
globalnews.ca
In a media statement, the companies say the deal would mean critical operational and mission systems information would stay in Canada under Canadian control.
U.S. ambassador calls F-35s ‘phenomenal success’ as Canada considers Swedish fighter jets
Pete Hoekstra invoked the longstanding bilateral defence partnership between Canada and the United States on Wednesday, as Canada considers diversifying its fighter jet fleet procurement.
The F-35 uses unmatched sensor fusion combining all onboard and allied data into a comprehensive battlefield picture. It maxes out at roughly Mach 1.6 with an internal weapons payload. High maintenance demands with low mission-capable rates historically hovering around 36% to 50%. The cost per flight hour is roughly $30,000 to $40,000 USD.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 and Saab Gripen E/F represent two distinct military philosophies. The F-35 is a multi-role stealth fighter designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace as an intelligence and sensor hub. The Gripen is a highly agile, lower-cost "scrambler" designed for sovereign national defense, austere environments, and high-tempo readiness.
The Griffin E/F’a rely on powerful electronic warfare systems (like the Arexis suite), speed, and IRST (Infrared Search and Track) to detect and jam enemy platforms. While highly capable, it lacks the radar-evading shape of the F-35. Significantly more affordable, with a cost per flight hour of about $10,000 USD and documented readiness/availability rates often exceeding 70% to 80%.
Engineered to operate from short, dispersed road strips and can be maintained by small, conscript-level ground crews. It offers full national data control, allowing countries (such as Brazil with the F-program) total independence over software and upgrades. Integrates the long-range Meteor missile and features a unique mechanically rotating AESA radar that enables "offset tactics" (firing and turning away while still guiding the missile). It is lighter, faster, and can reach Mach 2.
Modern stealth fighters require specialized maintenance and US-made replacement components. By refusing to supply critical parts or withholding software/maintenance support, the US can effectively ground a foreign F-35 fleet within a short timeframe.
Beyond threats, America incentivizes Canada to participate in the F-35 program through guaranteed industrial contracts and superior continental defense interoperability. Canada's aerospace sector is deeply integrated into the F-35 supply chain, with companies nationwide securing work on the global fleet.
Saab CAE MOU - Gripen for Canada Press Release
Saab and CAE today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver advanced fighter pilot training, mission systems engineering, and support sustainment capabilities in Canada if the Government of Canada should add Gripen E to the Royal Canadian Air Force's future fighter...
www.saab.com
Interoperability
Saab's offer has now passed all aspects of Canada's fighter procurement evaluation – including interoperability requirements - demonstrationg that Gripen will keep Canada connected to its partners for many years to come. How does Gripen go above and beyond in this respect? By maximizing both...
www.saab.com
Depends if rational thought and common sense prevail or something else is the motivator of their decision making process.
So training will be in Moose Jaw at 15 Wing. Sweet.Saab says it will work with Canadian company CAE on a domestic training, flight simulation and support program if Ottawa decides to buy its Gripen jets.Pilot training will happen in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets, Saab says - National | Globalnews.ca
The Swedish jet maker has been trying to convince the Canadian government to buy some of its Gripen E fighters for the country's new fleet.
In a media statement, the companies say the deal would mean critical operational and mission systems information would stay in Canada under Canadian control.
While allies that fly the same physical jet purchased from America as the F-35, they cannot independently alter the F-35's central computer code. The core operating software and sensor fusion data remain controlled by the US and only the U.S. The physical airframe, radar-absorbent coatings, and internal sensors are fundamentally identical to frontline US jets. All F-35s rely on the global sustainment system, meaning operating countries ultimately depend on the US to authorize and supply replacement parts.U.S. ambassador calls F-35s ‘phenomenal success’ as Canada considers Swedish fighter jets
Pete Hoekstra invoked the longstanding bilateral defence partnership between Canada and the United States on Wednesday, as Canada considers diversifying its fighter jet fleet procurement.www.ctvnews.ca
The F-35 uses unmatched sensor fusion combining all onboard and allied data into a comprehensive battlefield picture. It maxes out at roughly Mach 1.6 with an internal weapons payload. High maintenance demands with low mission-capable rates historically hovering around 36% to 50%. The cost per flight hour is roughly $30,000 to $40,000 USD.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 and Saab Gripen E/F represent two distinct military philosophies. The F-35 is a multi-role stealth fighter designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace as an intelligence and sensor hub. The Gripen is a highly agile, lower-cost "scrambler" designed for sovereign national defense, austere environments, and high-tempo readiness.
The Griffin E/F’a rely on powerful electronic warfare systems (like the Arexis suite), speed, and IRST (Infrared Search and Track) to detect and jam enemy platforms. While highly capable, it lacks the radar-evading shape of the F-35. Significantly more affordable, with a cost per flight hour of about $10,000 USD and documented readiness/availability rates often exceeding 70% to 80%.
Engineered to operate from short, dispersed road strips and can be maintained by small, conscript-level ground crews. It offers full national data control, allowing countries (such as Brazil with the F-program) total independence over software and upgrades. Integrates the long-range Meteor missile and features a unique mechanically rotating AESA radar that enables "offset tactics" (firing and turning away while still guiding the missile). It is lighter, faster, and can reach Mach 2.
(YouTube & They Said Sweden’s Gripen Was a Toy — Then It Humiliated the F-35)
Modern stealth fighters require specialized maintenance and US-made replacement components. By refusing to supply critical parts or withholding software/maintenance support, the US can effectively ground a foreign F-35 fleet within a short timeframe.
(YouTube & US Threatened Canada's Sovereignty Over Fighter Jets)
Beyond threats, America incentivizes Canada to participate in the F-35 program through guaranteed industrial contracts and superior continental defense interoperability. Canada's aerospace sector is deeply integrated into the F-35 supply chain, with companies nationwide securing work on the global fleet.
If Canada can integrate F-35’s & Saab Griffins into its Fleet, and NATO can integrate them into their Fleet, then NORAD surely could also.Saab CAE MOU - Gripen for Canada Press Release
Saab and CAE today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver advanced fighter pilot training, mission systems engineering, and support sustainment capabilities in Canada if the Government of Canada should add Gripen E to the Royal Canadian Air Force's future fighter...
Interoperability
Saab's offer has now passed all aspects of Canada's fighter procurement evaluation – including interoperability requirements - demonstrationg that Gripen will keep Canada connected to its partners for many years to come. How does Gripen go above and beyond in this respect? By maximizing both...
(YouTube & The Gripen: Sweden's Fighter Jet Masterpiece)
Depends if rational thought and common sense prevail or something else is the motivator of their decision making process.
(YouTube & F-35 vs. Gripen: Why a Mixed Fleet Makes Sense for Canada)
Sailor sexually ravaged men and women navy comrades
At a court-martial earlier this year, the sex-crazed sailor targeted and took advantage of the new swabbies who she thought would not report her. Superiors called her a “cancer on the ship."
Author of the article:Brad Hunter
Published Jul 31, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
ALL ABOARD FOR SEX! Former Royal Navy sailor Sian Dowsett was convicted of sexually assaulting four fellow sailors - men and women. FACEBOOK
ALL ABOARD FOR SEX! Former Royal Navy sailor Sian Dowsett was convicted of sexually assaulting four fellow sailors - men and women. Photo by Screenshot /Facebook
Sian Dowsett, formerly of the Royal Navy, was setting sail for switch-hitting sexual adventures, a British court heard.
But the brass scuttled the 25-year-old blonde’s carnal capers.
Dowsett has now been convicted of sexually assaulting both men and women comrades on the ship and has been caged for 18 months in a British military prison. Officials added that Dowsett engaged in a “disgraceful” intimidation campaign.
In addition, she was dismissed from the naval service after a military judge branded her a “predator.”
‘Bisexual tendencies’
Court heard that her molesting modus operandi was to target new crew members aboard Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless. Officials heard that the sultry sailor had “bisexual tendencies.”
Among her antics: She reportedly groped the men sailors by their crotches and stroked their arms on multiple occasions. In addition, she made wildly inappropriate comments such as, “I like my coffee how I like my men, big and strong.”
SEX PEST AHOY! Sian Dowsett joined the Royal Navy in 2019. (FACEBOOK)
SEX PEST AHOY! Sian Dowsett joined the Royal Navy in 2019. (FACEBOOK)
For women crew members, Dowsett would smack their bottoms and squeeze their breasts, telling them: “Do you like that baby girl?”
At a court-martial earlier this year, the sex-crazed sailor targeted and took advantage of the new swabbies who she thought would not report her. Superiors called her a “cancer on the ship,” The UK Sun reported.
‘Extremely intimidating character’
But it wasn’t just underlings that the buxom seafarer ravaged. One victim spoke of her embarrassment of being sexually molested by a sailor of a lower rank.
“I shared a mess with her and I couldn’t talk about the incident because she would hear,” the victim said. “I was also embarrassed – not only that I had been sexually assaulted by a woman but a woman who was of a lower rank than me and who should look up to me.”
The victim added: “She was an extremely intimidating character. She would scream and shout at people. I had so many sleepless nights when she was aboard. She had unrestricted access to me and I honestly believed she would physically attack me.
“I thought if she knew I reported it, her anger would have been uncontrollable.”
A male victim told Bulford Military Court in Wiltshire that his encounters with the nympho naval member left him feeling “anxious.”
‘I didn’t tell her to get off’
“I felt guilty that I let it happen but I didn’t tell her to get off. I was assaulted again in the hangar,” the sailor testified. “She did this to me in front of two males I work with which made me feel embarrassed. I stood there in disbelief.”
Dowsett was convicted on six charges of sexual assault.
READY FOR ADVENTURE: Disgraced sailor Sian Dowsett. (FACEBOOK)
READY FOR ADVENTURE: Disgraced sailor Sian Dowsett. (FACEBOOK)
But court heard that the saucy sailor had allegedly recently been diagnosed with autism, which may have caused Dowsett to misunderstand or ignore boundaries, causing “social exploitation, interpersonal misunderstanding and difficulty navigating social and institutional environments”.
However, Assistant Judge John Atwill stated her lurid actions were “acts that any person would know are unacceptable”.
The judge said: “Service personnel have little choice over who they work and live with. The confines of work in ships brings them into close proximity with work colleagues. The use of that proximity to abuse and dominate others violates their autonomy and drives division into the teams in which they work.
The wacky HMS Dauntless. MOD
The wacky HMS Dauntless. MOD
“Your behaviour towards them was disgraceful. You upset, frightened and disconcerted them and you had no regard for the impact of your behaviour.
“You were a predator in that ship, and seemed to target newer members.”
Dowsett reportedly enlisted in 2019 and served as a chef.
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At a court-martial earlier this year, the sex-crazed sailor targeted and took advantage of the new swabbies who she thought would not report her. Superiors called her a “cancer on the ship."
Author of the article:Brad Hunter
Published Jul 31, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
ALL ABOARD FOR SEX! Former Royal Navy sailor Sian Dowsett was convicted of sexually assaulting four fellow sailors - men and women. FACEBOOK
ALL ABOARD FOR SEX! Former Royal Navy sailor Sian Dowsett was convicted of sexually assaulting four fellow sailors - men and women. Photo by Screenshot /Facebook
Sian Dowsett, formerly of the Royal Navy, was setting sail for switch-hitting sexual adventures, a British court heard.
But the brass scuttled the 25-year-old blonde’s carnal capers.
Dowsett has now been convicted of sexually assaulting both men and women comrades on the ship and has been caged for 18 months in a British military prison. Officials added that Dowsett engaged in a “disgraceful” intimidation campaign.
In addition, she was dismissed from the naval service after a military judge branded her a “predator.”
‘Bisexual tendencies’
Court heard that her molesting modus operandi was to target new crew members aboard Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless. Officials heard that the sultry sailor had “bisexual tendencies.”
Among her antics: She reportedly groped the men sailors by their crotches and stroked their arms on multiple occasions. In addition, she made wildly inappropriate comments such as, “I like my coffee how I like my men, big and strong.”
SEX PEST AHOY! Sian Dowsett joined the Royal Navy in 2019. (FACEBOOK)
SEX PEST AHOY! Sian Dowsett joined the Royal Navy in 2019. (FACEBOOK)
For women crew members, Dowsett would smack their bottoms and squeeze their breasts, telling them: “Do you like that baby girl?”
At a court-martial earlier this year, the sex-crazed sailor targeted and took advantage of the new swabbies who she thought would not report her. Superiors called her a “cancer on the ship,” The UK Sun reported.
‘Extremely intimidating character’
But it wasn’t just underlings that the buxom seafarer ravaged. One victim spoke of her embarrassment of being sexually molested by a sailor of a lower rank.
“I shared a mess with her and I couldn’t talk about the incident because she would hear,” the victim said. “I was also embarrassed – not only that I had been sexually assaulted by a woman but a woman who was of a lower rank than me and who should look up to me.”
The victim added: “She was an extremely intimidating character. She would scream and shout at people. I had so many sleepless nights when she was aboard. She had unrestricted access to me and I honestly believed she would physically attack me.
“I thought if she knew I reported it, her anger would have been uncontrollable.”
A male victim told Bulford Military Court in Wiltshire that his encounters with the nympho naval member left him feeling “anxious.”
‘I didn’t tell her to get off’
“I felt guilty that I let it happen but I didn’t tell her to get off. I was assaulted again in the hangar,” the sailor testified. “She did this to me in front of two males I work with which made me feel embarrassed. I stood there in disbelief.”
Dowsett was convicted on six charges of sexual assault.
READY FOR ADVENTURE: Disgraced sailor Sian Dowsett. (FACEBOOK)
READY FOR ADVENTURE: Disgraced sailor Sian Dowsett. (FACEBOOK)
But court heard that the saucy sailor had allegedly recently been diagnosed with autism, which may have caused Dowsett to misunderstand or ignore boundaries, causing “social exploitation, interpersonal misunderstanding and difficulty navigating social and institutional environments”.
However, Assistant Judge John Atwill stated her lurid actions were “acts that any person would know are unacceptable”.
The judge said: “Service personnel have little choice over who they work and live with. The confines of work in ships brings them into close proximity with work colleagues. The use of that proximity to abuse and dominate others violates their autonomy and drives division into the teams in which they work.
The wacky HMS Dauntless. MOD
The wacky HMS Dauntless. MOD
“Your behaviour towards them was disgraceful. You upset, frightened and disconcerted them and you had no regard for the impact of your behaviour.
“You were a predator in that ship, and seemed to target newer members.”
Dowsett reportedly enlisted in 2019 and served as a chef.
bhunter@postmedia.com
@HunterTOSun
Female sailor who sexually assaulted 4 shipmates on Royal Navy warship is jailed
A FEMALE sailor who sexually assaulted male and female colleagues while aboard a Royal Navy destroyer has been jailed. Able Seaman Sian Dowsett, 25, was booted out of the Navy after being found gui…
SEX AHOY! Sailor sexually ravaged men and women navy comrades
Sian Dowsett, formerly of the Royal Navy, was setting sail for switch-hitting sexual adventures, a British court heard. Read on.
The majority of us know very little about fighter aircraft. The people selling various models are no different than any other rust pimp. DND is a bureaucracy interested only in keeping their jobs. Supplying what the military needs is a distraction to them. In short, no one really cares about the taxpayer in all this.Saab says it will work with Canadian company CAE on a domestic training, flight simulation and support program if Ottawa decides to buy its Gripen jets.Pilot training will happen in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets, Saab says - National | Globalnews.ca
The Swedish jet maker has been trying to convince the Canadian government to buy some of its Gripen E fighters for the country's new fleet.
In a media statement, the companies say the deal would mean critical operational and mission systems information would stay in Canada under Canadian control.
While allies that fly the same physical jet purchased from America as the F-35, they cannot independently alter the F-35's central computer code. The core operating software and sensor fusion data remain controlled by the US and only the U.S. The physical airframe, radar-absorbent coatings, and internal sensors are fundamentally identical to frontline US jets. All F-35s rely on the global sustainment system, meaning operating countries ultimately depend on the US to authorize and supply replacement parts.U.S. ambassador calls F-35s ‘phenomenal success’ as Canada considers Swedish fighter jets
Pete Hoekstra invoked the longstanding bilateral defence partnership between Canada and the United States on Wednesday, as Canada considers diversifying its fighter jet fleet procurement.
The F-35 uses unmatched sensor fusion combining all onboard and allied data into a comprehensive battlefield picture. It maxes out at roughly Mach 1.6 with an internal weapons payload. High maintenance demands with low mission-capable rates historically hovering around 36% to 50%. The cost per flight hour is roughly $30,000 to $40,000 USD.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 and Saab Gripen E/F represent two distinct military philosophies. The F-35 is a multi-role stealth fighter designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace as an intelligence and sensor hub. The Gripen is a highly agile, lower-cost "scrambler" designed for sovereign national defense, austere environments, and high-tempo readiness.
The Griffin E/F’a rely on powerful electronic warfare systems (like the Arexis suite), speed, and IRST (Infrared Search and Track) to detect and jam enemy platforms. While highly capable, it lacks the radar-evading shape of the F-35. Significantly more affordable, with a cost per flight hour of about $10,000 USD and documented readiness/availability rates often exceeding 70% to 80%.
Engineered to operate from short, dispersed road strips and can be maintained by small, conscript-level ground crews. It offers full national data control, allowing countries (such as Brazil with the F-program) total independence over software and upgrades. Integrates the long-range Meteor missile and features a unique mechanically rotating AESA radar that enables "offset tactics" (firing and turning away while still guiding the missile). It is lighter, faster, and can reach Mach 2.
(YouTube & They Said Sweden’s Gripen Was a Toy — Then It Humiliated the F-35)
Modern stealth fighters require specialized maintenance and US-made replacement components. By refusing to supply critical parts or withholding software/maintenance support, the US can effectively ground a foreign F-35 fleet within a short timeframe.
(YouTube & US Threatened Canada's Sovereignty Over Fighter Jets)
Beyond threats, America incentivizes Canada to participate in the F-35 program through guaranteed industrial contracts and superior continental defense interoperability. Canada's aerospace sector is deeply integrated into the F-35 supply chain, with companies nationwide securing work on the global fleet.
If Canada can integrate F-35’s & Saab Griffins into its Fleet, and NATO can integrate them into their Fleet, then NORAD surely could also.Saab CAE MOU - Gripen for Canada Press Release
Saab and CAE today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver advanced fighter pilot training, mission systems engineering, and support sustainment capabilities in Canada if the Government of Canada should add Gripen E to the Royal Canadian Air Force's future fighter...
Interoperability
Saab's offer has now passed all aspects of Canada's fighter procurement evaluation – including interoperability requirements - demonstrationg that Gripen will keep Canada connected to its partners for many years to come. How does Gripen go above and beyond in this respect? By maximizing both...
(YouTube & The Gripen: Sweden's Fighter Jet Masterpiece)
Depends if rational thought and common sense prevail or something else is the motivator of their decision making process.
(YouTube & F-35 vs. Gripen: Why a Mixed Fleet Makes Sense for Canada)
So, to try and make this simpler, lets pretend this is a diversified construction company. If one is building all kinds of different projects, would you buy all one model of machine? Obviously the answer is no. So, I think we should look at our fighter aircraft under the same light.
Possibly even easier for people to follow, since we have an overabundance of forest fires across the country, is to look at the multitude of different firefighting aircraft we have. All of them put wet stuff on the red stuff, but all have areas where they are best suited.
The same applies for fighters and bombers.
Progressives would consider this "normal" behavior. They're demented!!!Sailor sexually ravaged men and women navy comrades
At a court-martial earlier this year, the sex-crazed sailor targeted and took advantage of the new swabbies who she thought would not report her. Superiors called her a “cancer on the ship."
Author of the article:Brad Hunter
Published Jul 31, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
ALL ABOARD FOR SEX! Former Royal Navy sailor Sian Dowsett was convicted of sexually assaulting four fellow sailors - men and women. FACEBOOK
ALL ABOARD FOR SEX! Former Royal Navy sailor Sian Dowsett was convicted of sexually assaulting four fellow sailors - men and women. Photo by Screenshot /Facebook
Sian Dowsett, formerly of the Royal Navy, was setting sail for switch-hitting sexual adventures, a British court heard.
But the brass scuttled the 25-year-old blonde’s carnal capers.
Dowsett has now been convicted of sexually assaulting both men and women comrades on the ship and has been caged for 18 months in a British military prison. Officials added that Dowsett engaged in a “disgraceful” intimidation campaign.
In addition, she was dismissed from the naval service after a military judge branded her a “predator.”
‘Bisexual tendencies’
Court heard that her molesting modus operandi was to target new crew members aboard Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless. Officials heard that the sultry sailor had “bisexual tendencies.”
Among her antics: She reportedly groped the men sailors by their crotches and stroked their arms on multiple occasions. In addition, she made wildly inappropriate comments such as, “I like my coffee how I like my men, big and strong.”
SEX PEST AHOY! Sian Dowsett joined the Royal Navy in 2019. (FACEBOOK)
SEX PEST AHOY! Sian Dowsett joined the Royal Navy in 2019. (FACEBOOK)
For women crew members, Dowsett would smack their bottoms and squeeze their breasts, telling them: “Do you like that baby girl?”
At a court-martial earlier this year, the sex-crazed sailor targeted and took advantage of the new swabbies who she thought would not report her. Superiors called her a “cancer on the ship,” The UK Sun reported.
‘Extremely intimidating character’
But it wasn’t just underlings that the buxom seafarer ravaged. One victim spoke of her embarrassment of being sexually molested by a sailor of a lower rank.
“I shared a mess with her and I couldn’t talk about the incident because she would hear,” the victim said. “I was also embarrassed – not only that I had been sexually assaulted by a woman but a woman who was of a lower rank than me and who should look up to me.”
The victim added: “She was an extremely intimidating character. She would scream and shout at people. I had so many sleepless nights when she was aboard. She had unrestricted access to me and I honestly believed she would physically attack me.
“I thought if she knew I reported it, her anger would have been uncontrollable.”
A male victim told Bulford Military Court in Wiltshire that his encounters with the nympho naval member left him feeling “anxious.”
‘I didn’t tell her to get off’
“I felt guilty that I let it happen but I didn’t tell her to get off. I was assaulted again in the hangar,” the sailor testified. “She did this to me in front of two males I work with which made me feel embarrassed. I stood there in disbelief.”
Dowsett was convicted on six charges of sexual assault.
READY FOR ADVENTURE: Disgraced sailor Sian Dowsett. (FACEBOOK)
READY FOR ADVENTURE: Disgraced sailor Sian Dowsett. (FACEBOOK)
But court heard that the saucy sailor had allegedly recently been diagnosed with autism, which may have caused Dowsett to misunderstand or ignore boundaries, causing “social exploitation, interpersonal misunderstanding and difficulty navigating social and institutional environments”.
However, Assistant Judge John Atwill stated her lurid actions were “acts that any person would know are unacceptable”.
The judge said: “Service personnel have little choice over who they work and live with. The confines of work in ships brings them into close proximity with work colleagues. The use of that proximity to abuse and dominate others violates their autonomy and drives division into the teams in which they work.
The wacky HMS Dauntless. MOD
The wacky HMS Dauntless. MOD
“Your behaviour towards them was disgraceful. You upset, frightened and disconcerted them and you had no regard for the impact of your behaviour.
“You were a predator in that ship, and seemed to target newer members.”
Dowsett reportedly enlisted in 2019 and served as a chef.
bhunter@postmedia.com
@HunterTOSun
Female sailor who sexually assaulted 4 shipmates on Royal Navy warship is jailed
A FEMALE sailor who sexually assaulted male and female colleagues while aboard a Royal Navy destroyer has been jailed. Able Seaman Sian Dowsett, 25, was booted out of the Navy after being found gui…SEX AHOY! Sailor sexually ravaged men and women navy comrades
Sian Dowsett, formerly of the Royal Navy, was setting sail for switch-hitting sexual adventures, a British court heard. Read on.