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Month: June 2026

HMCS St. John's in the Mediterranean sea, taken aboard BLACKHORSE a CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, during OP REASSURANCE, on 08 September 2025. Photo by: Corporal Annabelle Marcoux, Canadian Armed Forces

HMCS St. John’s Concludes Participation in US FLEETEX 250

The exercise brought together naval forces from 20 nations — including Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Republic of Korea, Senegal, Spain, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States — in a coordinated demonstration of collective capability, interoperability, and unity among allies and partners.

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Australia's Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) has been snapped up by Canada for its Arctic defence. (Supplied: Department of Defence)

Canada and Australia Forge Landmark Partnership for Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar

Canada has taken a major step forward in strengthening its northern defences by formalizing a comprehensive partnership with Australia to deliver a new Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system.

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HMCS Charlottetown to participate in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026

HMCS Charlottetown will conduct anti-submarine warfare training, strengthening its ability to operate seamlessly with allies and partners.

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the team at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards recently gathered aboard the future HMCS Protecteur to celebrate the successful activation of the ship’s main diesel generators. (Seaspan Vancouver)

Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards Achieves Major Milestone on Future HMCS Protecteur as they prepare for Sea Trials

In a significant step forward for Canada’s naval shipbuilding program, the team at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards recently gathered aboard the future HMCS Protecteur to celebrate the successful activation of the ship’s main diesel generators.

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Navy marked a major milestone as VAdm Topshee transferred command to VAdm Charlebois, our 39th Commander.

Royal Canadian Navy Welcomes Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois as New Commander

Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois officially took command of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) during a formal change of command ceremony at His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Star in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Canada Celebrates Keel-Laying for HMCS Fraser

Government leaders and Royal Canadian Navy officials gathered in Halifax today to mark a historic milestone: the ceremonial keel-laying for Canada’s first River-class destroyer, the future His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fraser.

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