On June 20, 2025, representatives of the governments of Canada and Australia signed a landmark technology partnership arrangement, a critical milestone in the rapid development and deployment of Canada’s A-OTHR system. Through this arrangement, Australian industry partners will work with Canadian companies to build expertise and capacity in Canada, grow our domestic sovereign defence industry, support … Read more
On July 15, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) travelled to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Colorado, U.S.A., to attend the Transfer of Appointment Ceremony of the Deputy Commander. McGuinty met with the Commander of NORAD, General Gregory M. Guillot, to discuss strengthening North American security. He met with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who … Read more
HMCS St. John’s departed Halifax, N.S., to begin its deployment on Operation REASSURANCE, where it will join Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) as part of Canada’s continuing contribution to NATO’s collective defence in European waters, until December 2025. The full release is available online. Contact marlantpublicaffairs@forces.gc.ca.
The Canadian Armed Forces will deploy approximately 600 personnel to Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25, Australia’s largest-ever military exercise, taking place from July 13 to August 4 in Australia and Papua New Guinea. The deployment marks Canada’s largest to the Indo-Pacific since the launch of Operation HORIZON and will involve joint land, sea, air, cyber, and … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has awarded two contracts worth $169 million to CACI, Inc. – FEDERAL for Phase 2 of the Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System (CUAS) capability in support of Operation REASSURANCE. The contracts include integration of CUAS onto a new light armoured tactical … Read more
Today, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) released the fifth biannual status report of the External Monitor, Jocelyne Therrien. The report provides an external, independent assessment of the progress made by the Department of Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in implementing the recommendations made by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) broke ground today on a new $850-million infrastructure project at CFB Trenton to support Canada’s incoming fleet of CC-330 Husky aircraft. The upgrades, part of the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability project, include runway resurfacing and the construction of a new hangar, fuel depot and training facilities, with work expected … Read more
HMCS William Hall returned to CFB Halifax following a successful Operation CARIBBE deployment that included helping seize over 1,545 kilograms of cocaine. Working alongside a U.S. Coast Guard detachment, the Royal Canadian Navy crew contributed to a multinational effort to disrupt drug trafficking in international waters. The mission highlighted Canada’s commitment to maritime security and … Read more
Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 has concluded off the coast of Vancouver Island after two weeks of multinational training involving over 1,000 military personnel. Hosted by Maritime Forces Pacific, the exercise included Canadian naval, air, and army units, as well as forces from the U.S. and Mexico, focusing on operations such as anti-submarine warfare, air defence, … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) concluded a successful visit to Latvia, where he met with Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds, participated in a flower laying ceremony, and attended the first Transfer of Command Authority ceremony of the Canada-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Multinational Brigade in Latvia (MNB-LVA) since its … Read more
