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he 57mm fires at a target during a planned shooting exercise onboard HMCS Ville de Québec for Op HORIZON, in the Atlantic Ocean, on 08 April 2025 Photo by: Corporal Brendan Gamache, Formation Imaging Services

Canadian Navy on showcase with HMCS Ville de Québec at Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25

HMCS Ville de Québec, which departed Halifax on April 7, 2025, for Operation HORIZON, will conduct live-fire naval exercises during Ex TS25, showcasing its advanced capabilities in maritime warfare.

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HMCS Edmonton and Yellowknife Deploy for NATO Mine Countermeasures Mission in Europe

From July to October 2025, these Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels will join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1.

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HMCS William Hall Returns to Halifax After Successful Operation CARIBBE Deployment

HMCS William Hall returned home from Op Carribe in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on July 3, 2025.

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#TridentFury 2025 has concluded! Over 1,000 personnel from Canada, Mexico & the U.S. trained off the coast of Vancouver Island to enhance maritime security in the defence of North America. Thanks to all participants—especially Mexico, joining us for the 1st time.

Exercise Trident Fury 2025 Concludes Off Vancouver Island

Over 1,000 personnel from Canada, Mexico & the U.S. trained off the coast of Vancouver Island to enhance maritime security in the defence of North America.

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HMCS Charlottetown Awarded Battle Honour for Libya 2011

The Battle Honor Ceremony took place as part of Halifax International Fleet Week 2050 at Pier 20 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on June 20, 2025.

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Diver’s Stunning Video Reveals Thriving Underwater Sanctuary at HMCS Saskatchewan Artificial Reef

In the depths off Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, a retired Canadian warship has transformed into a vibrant underwater ecosystem, captivating divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Carl Sorensen, a 44-year-old diver with four years of experience exploring British Columbia’s waters, recently captured breathtaking footage of the HMCS Saskatchewan, a sunken destroyer turned artificial reef.

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Royal Canadian Navy Commissions HMCS Frédérick Rolette in Québec City Ceremony

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially welcomed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette into service today during a commissioning ceremony held at the Port of Québec, Pier 22.

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U.S. Navy EOD and Canadian Clearance Divers Bolster Maritime Readiness in Halifax

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from EOD Mobile Unit SIX and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) clearance divers conducted a weeklong bilateral training exercise in Halifax, June 2–6, focused on advancing Allied interoperability through unmanned systems, mine countermeasures diving, and underwater emergency response. The training, hosted…

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Royal Canadian Navy to commission His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Frédérick Rolette

Québec City, QC – June 10, 2025 – The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will mark a significant milestone in its maritime legacy with the commissioning of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette on June 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Port of Québec, Pier 22. The ceremony, a time-honored naval tradition, will formally…

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Exercise Cutlass Fury 2023

Multinational Naval Exercise Cutlass Fury 2025 Kicks Off Near Nova Scotia

Halifax, Nova Scotia – From June 9 to 18, 2025, the waters off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, will host Exercise Cutlass Fury 2025 (Ex CF25), a major multinational naval exercise led by the Canadian Armed Forces. This biennial event, announced by the Department of National Defence, underscores Canada’s commitment to international security and…

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