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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...

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...
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...
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...

Canada Celebrates Keel-Laying for HMCS Fraser

Government leaders and Royal Canadian Navy officials gathered in Halifax today to mark a historic...
HMCS Charlottetown sets sail from Halifax on deployment to the Indo-Pacific in support of Ops HORIZON and NEON.

Canadian Warship’s Solo Transit Through Taiwan Strait Draws Sharp Rebuke from China Ahead of Wang Yi’s Historic Ottawa Visit

HMCS Charlottetown, a Halifax-class frigate based in Halifax with a crew of approximately 240, conducted...
Canadian supply ship MV Asterix extends its fuel boom to Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) in front of Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) and U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a multilateral exercise with RAN and Royal Canadian Armed Forces in the South China Sea, April 14, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)

Canada will send warships, aircraft and 800 personnel to U.S. RIMPAC exercise

As June draws near, the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force are finalizing...
A Republic of Korea Navy KSS-III #submarine built by Hanwha Ocean arrived at CFB Esquimalt after a 14,000+ km voyage from South Korea.

South Korean Submarine Arrives in Esquimalt as Hanwha Showcases Bid for Canada’s New Sub Fleet

The Republic of Korea Navy’s KSS-III attack submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrived off the...

Canadian Military Abandons Long-Delayed Nanisivik Naval Facility in the Arctic

First announced in 2007 by then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the Nanisivik facility was originally pitched...
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)

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee Appointed to Vice Chief of Defence Staff; Rear-Admiral Dan Charlebois Named New Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy

In a significant leadership shake-up at the top of Canada’s military, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the...