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Sailors from HMCS St. John’s Continue Decades-Long Tradition in Newfoundland’s Run the Rock Charity Relay

A team of dedicated sailors from His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s once again...

HMCS Ville de Québec deploys for Operation REASSURANCE

HMCS Ville de Québec will operate alongside Allied naval forces in the North Atlantic, the...
HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) successfully fired a pair of MK 46 lightweight torpedoes during the sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026.

HMCS Ottawa Fires MK 46 Torpedoes with Operational Test of New Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade

HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) successfully fired a pair of MK 46 lightweight torpedoes during the...
HMCS Moncton departs Halifax as friends and family say farewell.

Royal Canadian Navy Sends MCDVs to Join NATO Mine Countermeasures Mission in Europe

The two Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels will join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One...
Artist rendering of a Type 212CD submarine operating in Arctic conditions.

Canada Selects German-Norwegian Consortium for Historic Submarine Fleet Renewal

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today that Canada has chosen Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)...
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...
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...