Canadian Scientists Board HMCS Margaret Brooke
Canada is stepping up in Antarctic research to expand our knowledge of polar regions and support global efforts to protect these fragile environments. A team of Canadian scientists is boarding…
Canada and US Cooperation on Defense
By Ted Barnes, 21 February 2025 Canadian Naval Review For years, some Canadians have asked for a strong military, strong borders, strong northern presence, and a whole shopping list of…
Armed Forces Recruitment Process Modernization Update
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is improving its recruitment process to meet the security threats of the future. “Bold” steps are being taken to address common irritants, reduce delays, make…
Call for a Leaders’ Debate on National Security & Defense
Canada needs a national televised debate on the state of our military and on foreign policy and national security issues. The CDA Institute commends the recent announcements made by the…
HMCS Ettrick
There has been only one vessel named Ettrick in the Royal Canadian Navy. Why she retained her original Royal Navy name is not known. Named for a Scottish river, Ettrick…
Effectiveness of UN Security Council Resolutions in Japan
Canada’s monitoring and surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including ship-to-ship transfers with North Korean-flagged vessels From mid- to late February, the Canadian Navy frigate Ottawa conducted surveillance activities by…
Taiwan Ministry of National Defense Statement on Transits
In response to the PLA’s recent “joint combat readiness patrols” on the pretext that ships from the United States, Canada and other countries are passing through the Taiwan Strait, the…
Chinese Propaganda Scotts at HMCS Ottawa Transit
By Liu Xuanzun Global Times The island of Taiwan’s external affairs authority said that a Canadian frigate sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Sunday while its defense authority claimed it…
Philippine Navy Welcomes HMCS Ottawa A Warning to China
The Philippine Navy has officially welcomed HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341), a Halifax-class frigate from the Royal Canadian Navy, as part of growing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. But is this…