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Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby meets with Commander, Royal Canadian Navy Vice Adm. Angus Topshee, for an office call at the Pentagon in support of Partners in Defense, March 21, 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a strong, bilateral defense partnership and discussed ways to strengthen naval operations, emphasizing alignment on approaches to emerging maritime challenges, particularly in the Arctic. (U. S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vanessa White/Released)

U.S. and Canadian Navies Reaffirm Partnership in High-Level Meeting

The two leaders highlighted the importance of these joint and combined exercises and operations in enhancing interoperability.

This Dec. 1969 view of the last sail past of HMCS Bonaventure in Halifax Harbour shows the beautiful lines of this updated design. Credit Library and Archives Canada / Department of National Defence HS 69-3061 Crown Copyright.

HMCS Bonaventure’s Historic Resupply Mission to Cyprus: A Look Back at March 1964

Departing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, the vessel set sail for Famagusta, Cyprus, carrying troops, vehicles, and supplies to support the Canadian Contingent serving under the United Nations.

Canada Partners with Australia to Build Early Warning Detection System in the Arctic

The project will see the construction of a state-of-the-art radar system stretching from the Canada-U.S. border to the Arctic.

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet flies over the Eifel Mountains near Spangdahlem, Germany. Canada is looking at its options as it has already ordered 88 of the American-made aircraft. (Harald Tittel/The Associated Press)

Canada May Reconsider F-35 Fighter Jet Purchase Amid Geopolitical Tensions

While the F-35 remains the Royal Canadian Air Force’s preferred platform, the government is now evaluating whether all 88 jets need to be F-35s.

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee Highlights Canadian Navy’s Role and Concerns in Polar Regions

“I’d love to have shipyards like China has.”

French Navy Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine FS Tourville (S637) coming into Halifax, Nova Scotia - March 10, 2025 #fstourville #s637 SRC: FB- Halifax Harbour Photos

French Nuclear Submarine Docks in Halifax, Sparking Curiosity and Speculation

While military port visits are not uncommon, the presence of a nuclear-powered French submarine in Canadian waters has raised eyebrows.

cbc vice admiral topshee visits margaret brooke

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee Visits HMCS Margaret Brooke in Antarctic Waters

Beyond the scientific objectives, however, Vice Admiral Topshee’s visit underscored a broader strategic vision.

Seaspan Shipyards Awarded Contract to Build the Coast Guard’s Next Heavy Polar Icebreaker

Official construction is planned to begin at Vancouver Shipyards in April 2025. A seven-year build period is planned with final delivery anticipated in 2031-2032.

Canada’s defence policy, “Strong, Secure, Engaged” (SSE), has committed to investing in 15 Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ships. Known as the River-class Destroyers (RCD), these ships will be Canada’s major surface component of maritime combat power.

Canada Awards Contract for River-Class Destroyers

The first three ships will be named His Majesty’s Canadian Ships Fraser, Saint-Laurent, and Mackenzie, after Canada’s most important waterways that reach the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans.

Philippine Navy personnel watch the Canadian vessel HMCS Montreal (FFH336) during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity being held in the West Philippine Sea, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (Private First Class Carmelotes/Public Affairs Office Armed Forces of the Philippines)

Canada and Philippines Finalize Defense Pact to Strengthen Military Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions

This agreement, known as the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), is poised to enhance joint military exercises between the two nations and reinforce their collective stance against escalating tensions in the South China Sea.