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HMCS MARGARET BROOKE alongside Rio de Janeiro during Operation PROJECTION 25-01 on 4 February 2025. Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, CAF

HMCS Margaret Brooke continues on a historic mission to South America and Antarctica

On January 10, 2025, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke set sail from Halifax...
The new B Jetty at CFB Esquimalt is shown in January 2025. (Department of National Defence)

Jetty B Renovation at CFB Esquimalt Signals Progress for Canada’s Pacific Fleet

In a landmark moment for Canada’s naval infrastructure, the newly renovated Jetty B at Canadian...
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

On February 13, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) celebrated a significant milestone when HMCS...
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

The Royal Canadian Navy's latest fleet acquisition project, the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC), faces significant...
Type 212CD with the TKMS' Kiel shipyard in the background. TKMS image.

Canada Explores German-Norwegian Designed Submarines in Strategic Naval Upgrade

In a significant development for Canada’s maritime defense strategy, the federal government is considering an...
‪Ready Aye Ready - Royal Canadian Navy #RCN‬ ‪@ready-aye-ready.bsky.social‬ · 7m Orca Class training vessels performing a rare formation sail of all eight training craft during an exercise just off the Esquimalt coast. January 29, 2025. Credit: S1 Brendan McLoughlin, MARPAC Imaging

Royal Canadian Navy’s Orca Class Patrol Vessels Showcase Coordination in Historic Joint Exercise

ESQUIMALT, BC – On January 29, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) achieved a historic...

Tensions Rise as Canadian Frigate HMCS Ottawa Transits Taiwan Strait, Drawing Chinese Criticism

In a move that has reignited discussions on maritime freedom and sovereignty, the Royal Canadian...

From Small Fleet to Naval Giant: The Royal Canadian Navy’s WWII Legacy

At the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) was...
HMCS Bonaventure

HMCS Bonaventure: Canada’s Majestic-Class Aircraft Carrier

HMCS Bonaventure holds a unique place in the annals of Canadian naval history as the...
Commander Adriano Lozer

Canadian Navy Commander Relieved of Duty Mid-Deployment Over ‘Loss of Confidence’

In a surprising move, the Royal Canadian Navy has relieved Commander Adriano Lozer of his...