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Month: February 2025

HMCS MARGARET BROOKE sails in the South Atlantic Ocean during Operation PROJECTION 25-01 on 16 February 2025. Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

HMCS Margaret Brooke Supports Canadian Scientists in Deploying Argo Float in Antarctic Waters

Amid the choppy waters of the Drake Passage, the ship’s science team launched an Argo float probe, a sophisticated tool designed to measure ocean conditions, as part of Operation PROJECTION 2025.

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Lieutenant (Navy) Logan Rook, a Logistics Officer onboard HMCS MARGARET BROOKE, observes Sugarloaf Mountain off the starboard bridge wing as the ship departs Rio de Janeiro during Operation PROJECTION 25-01 on 4 February 2025. Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

HMCS Margaret Brooke Sets Sail for Historic Antarctic Voyage with CBC Reporters On Board

Before reaching the Antarctic Peninsula, HMCS Margaret Brooke must cross the notorious Drake Passage, where the Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans converge in a turbulent, open expanse.

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HMCS Harry DeWolf departs the Halifax Harbour, on 26 January 2025, enroute for the Caribbean Sea, on Op Caribbe. (Mona Ghiz, MARLANT Public Affairs)

Operation CARIBBE: A Legacy of Maritime Security

The Canadian Navy’s HMCS Harry DeWolf, an Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), is currently deployed on Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to a U.S.-led multinational effort to combat illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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HMCS MARGARET BROOKE alongside Rio de Janeiro during Operation PROJECTION 25-01 on 4 February 2025. Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, CAF

HMCS Margaret Brooke continues on a historic mission to South America and Antarctica

On January 10, 2025, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke set sail from Halifax, Nova Scotia, embarking on a groundbreaking mission as part of Operation PROJECTION 2025. This deployment marks a historic milestone for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), as it is the first time an RCN vessel will circumnavigate South America and venture…

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The new B Jetty at CFB Esquimalt is shown in January 2025. (Department of National Defence)

Jetty B Renovation at CFB Esquimalt Signals Progress for Canada’s Pacific Fleet

In a landmark moment for Canada’s naval infrastructure, the newly renovated Jetty B at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt was officially unveiled on February 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project.

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HMCS Corner Brook in the Strait of Juan de Fuca off southern Vancouver Island on Feb. 13, 2025. (Handout)

HMCS Corner Brook: A Submarine’s Long Road Back to Sea

On February 13, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) celebrated a significant milestone when HMCS Corner Brook, one of Canada’s four Victoria-class submarines, returned to sea for the first time since 2011. This event marked the end of a 14-year saga of damage, delays, and determined repair efforts, restoring a critical asset to Canada’s maritime…

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The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is the Royal Canadian Navy's acquisition programme to build 15 CSC multi-role ships which will replace both the retired Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class frigates.

Canadian Warships at Risk: U.S. Technology Dependency Raises Concerns

The Royal Canadian Navy’s latest fleet acquisition project, the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC), faces significant strategic vulnerabilities due to its reliance on U.S.-designed technology, according to recent reports. This dependency has sparked a debate on national security, autonomy, and the implications for Canada’s defense capabilities.

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Type 212CD with the TKMS' Kiel shipyard in the background. TKMS image.

Canada Explores German-Norwegian Designed Submarines in Strategic Naval Upgrade

In a significant development for Canada’s maritime defense strategy, the federal government is considering an offer from Germany and Norway to secure early access to the new 212 CD class submarines. This move could reshape Canada’s naval capabilities, especially in the Arctic, as the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) looks to replace its aging fleet of…

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‪Ready Aye Ready - Royal Canadian Navy #RCN‬ ‪@ready-aye-ready.bsky.social‬ · 7m Orca Class training vessels performing a rare formation sail of all eight training craft during an exercise just off the Esquimalt coast. January 29, 2025. Credit: S1 Brendan McLoughlin, MARPAC Imaging

Royal Canadian Navy’s Orca Class Patrol Vessels Showcase Coordination in Historic Joint Exercise

ESQUIMALT, BC – On January 29, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) achieved a historic milestone as all eight Orca Class training vessels sailed together in a coordinated display off the coast of Esquimalt. Known as the Photographic Orca Deployment Exercise (PODEX) 2025, this event underscored the RCN’s commitment to training and naval prowess. The…

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Tensions Rise as Canadian Frigate HMCS Ottawa Transits Taiwan Strait, Drawing Chinese Criticism

In a move that has reignited discussions on maritime freedom and sovereignty, the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa transited the Taiwan Strait over the weekend, drawing a sharp rebuke from China. On Sunday, February 16, HMCS Ottawa conducted what Ottawa described as a “routine transit” through these geopolitically sensitive waters, a passage that has…

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