Day: 19 February 2025

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

February 19, 2025
RCN News

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…

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

February 19, 2025
RCN News

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.