Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) concluded a visit to Japan focused on strengthening Canada’s defence relationship with a key Indo-Pacific partner and advancing the government’s efforts to expand defence industrial cooperation. Over the last week, McGuinty led a defence Trade Mission to Japan, meeting with Japanese and Canadian businesses, and hosted a … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will participate in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026, a United States-led biennial field exercise taking place in and around Hawaii and Guam from June 22 to July 5. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
On June 18, 2026, Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act) received Royal Assent. With Royal Assent of the Military Justice System Modernization Act, all 48 recommendations from the Report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian … Read more
Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois assumed command of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) from Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee this morning during a formal change of command ceremony, presided over by General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, at His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Star in Hamilton, Ont. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) met with Gilberto Teodoro, Philippine Secretary of National Defense, in Ottawa. They marked two significant milestones in the Canada–Philippines defence relationship: the signing of a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement, and the signing of a Statement of Intent on Strengthening Defence Cooperation. In their discussions, they explored additional opportunities to … Read more
On June 8, the Department of National Defence (DND) hosted the official opening of the Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Valcartier Research Centre (VRC) pavilion complex in Québec, Que. The inauguration of the new 30,900 square meters pavilion complex marks the completion of a $166 million project and recognizes a major milestone in modernizing and enhancing … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement: “As we mark Canadian Armed Forces Day, we pause to honour the extraordinary Canadians who have chosen a life of service to our country. Today, we recognize not only what they do, but who they are: dedicated professionals, leaders, neighbours, friends, and family … Read more
The Government of Canada, announced that, in January 2026, Canada and the United States finalized a government-to-government agreement under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program for the acquisition of 26 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers, a preliminary operational stock of munitions, spare parts, training, and support services, with deliveries expected to begin … Read more
The Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region will conduct planned aerospace defence activities in support of FIFA World Cup events in Southern Ontario commencing on June 4. Beginning on June 4, a temporary air surveillance radar will be installed at the Canadian Armed Forces’ Winona Range and Training Area near Grimsby, Ontario. The … Read more
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine signed an arrangement to support the production of Ukrainian uncrewed aerial systems in Canada. It establishes a new partnership, Airlogix‑Sentinel, between Airlogix, a Ukrainian defence technology company, and Sentinel Research and Development, a Canadian manufacturer of uncrewed aerial systems. With support from … Read more
