Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan signed a Military Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), the Indonesian National Armed Forces. This new arrangement between the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the TNI strengthens the military partnership between both nations and will increase collaboration in areas of maritime security, … Read more
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) accepted the sixth and final Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), HMCS Robert Hampton Gray. This delivery marks the completion of a fleet of vessels that have already had an exemplary deployment history since the commissioning of the first ship in 2021. The AOPVs have demonstrated numerous operational capabilities, with multiple … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) concluded visits to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) establishments in western Canada. On Aug. 13, he visited with CAF leaders and members posted to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton, and on Aug. 14, he visited CFB Cold Lake, home to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 4 Wing, … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg. McGuinty met with the Commander of 2 Canadian Air Division (CAD) to discuss the recently announced raise in pay and benefits for CAF members. He also visited with members of 402 and 435 Squadrons and toured the site of the future RCAF Aircrew … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden, Ont., to meet with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members stationed there. McGuinty met with the Commander of CFB Borden and the Military Personnel Generation Training Group to discuss housing, infrastructure and family support on base. He also took part in a … Read more
National Defence released an update on the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations to reinforce Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Canadian Army (CA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) are committing ships, aircraft and personnel, while operations will consist of exercises and activities in coordination with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and United States (U.S.) military. The full … Read more
The Government of Canada announced the award of two contracts to MDA Space to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six state-of-the-art Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). The initial acquisition contract for two UAS is valued at approximately $39 million (including taxes) and the initial in-service support contract has an estimated value … Read more
HMCS Ville de Québec completed the forward rearmament of Block II Harpoon Missiles while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 in Australia. The rearmament, conducted at the port of Darwin, Australia, was a joint Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Australian Defence Force effort, demonstrating the continued military interoperability between Canada and Australia. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
This fall, eight of the twelve Kingston-class ships will be paid off during formal naval ceremonies to recognize and celebrate their long and distinguished service. These ceremonies will take place in Halifax, N.S., for HMC Ships Shawinigan, Summerside, Goose Bay, Glace Bay and Kingston. Ceremonies in Esquimalt, B.C., will be held for HMC Ships Saskatoon, Whitehorse and Brandon. The RCN’s four remaining operational Kingston-class vessels will consolidate … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) participated in the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. The meeting was held virtually and brought together representatives from more than 50 countries. During the meeting, McGuinty announced that Canada will be donating an additional $20 million to support … Read more
