Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced that for a second consecutive year, the Canadian Armed Forces surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. In fiscal year 2025/26, the CAF enrolled 7,310 new members, surpassing its target of 6,957 new members and marking the highest number of enrolments in more than three decades. The … Read more
Marking a significant step in Canada’s Indo-Pacific engagement, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will actively participate in Exercise BALIKATAN, an annual military exercise in the Philippines, from April 20 to May 8, 2026. Led by the United States and the Philippines, Exercise BALIKATAN will involve a broad range of CAF personnel and capabilities, including contributions … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has concluded Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2026 (Op NA-NU 26), the largest and most comprehensive winter operation in the Arctic under the broader Operation NANOOK framework. From February to April 2026, approximately 1,300 CAF members—supported by nearly 200 vehicles and pieces of equipment, including two M777 howitzers—conducted land, air, and joint operations … Read more
Chief Petty Officer First Class Pascal Harel Vice-Admiral and Command Chief Petty Officer Royal Canadian Navy Angus Topshee issued a statement: “Earlier today we received the news that charges have been laid against two of our personnel related to the death of Petty Officer Second Class Gregory Applin. There is no doubt that this is difficult news … Read more
Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Joël Lightbound (Louis-Hébert, Que.) highlighted a recent investment of $1.4 billion to expand Canada’s domestic ammunition production capacity. Under this program, the Government of Canada has awarded three contribution agreements to General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical Systems of Quebec: $355.7 million to construct a nitrocellulose facility … Read more
Canadian Joint Operations Commander Lieutenant-General Steve Boivin issued a statement: “As publicly confirmed by the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal on March 31, 2026, Colonel James Smith has been charged with one count under Section 129 of the National Defence Act—Neglect to the Prejudice of Good Order and Discipline. The charge relates to an investigation by the Canadian Forces … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) launched its official Command badge, marking a key milestone in the Command’s evolution as Canada’s military authority for cyber operations. The launch of this badge reinforces CAFCYBERCOM’s institutional identity and its enduring commitment to defending Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) capabilities and national interests in cyberspace and the electromagnetic … Read more
Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan issued a statement: “On March 31, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police charged two members of the Canadian Armed Forces with charges pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC). Chief Warrant Officer Stephane Marleau and Master Warrant Officer Gareth Webb were each charged with one (1) count of sexual assault … Read more
Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan issued a statement: “On March 23, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police, specifically the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), charged Colonel James Smith with one charge pursuant to the National Defence Act (NDA). Colonel James Smith is charged with one (1) count of neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline pursuant to section … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) attended the grand opening of Hangar 14 at the Ottawa International Airport and announced its rededication in honour of Janusz “Zura” Zurakowski, an aviation pioneer whose contributions helped shape Canadian aerospace history. The event also marks the consolidation of the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) into a … Read more
