Middle Powers Unite at Sea
With more than a century of cooperation, Australia and Canada are continuing their strong partnership in the Indo-Pacific. The Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy recently operated side by…
Nanisivik Naval Facility Mothballed
The Department of National Defence (DND) announced May 21st that it has begun the process of transitioning the Nanisivik Naval Facility site out of operational use after changes in operational…
Strong Partners for a Stronger Canada
The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) goes beyond fleet replacement, serving as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for long-term industrial and economic growth as Canada looks to replace its aging Victoria-class submarines.…
ISED & CADSI Release the State of Canada’s Defence Industry Report
Canada’s defense sector grew steadily across all key industrial indicators in the aftermath of the global pandemic, new data shows, and is well positioned to help protect Canada’s sovereignty and…
RCN/Korean KSS-III Completed Operational Exercises
The Republic of Korea’s Dosan Ahn Chang-ho (KSS-III, 3,000-ton class) submarine departed Jinhae Naval Base on March 25, 2026. Scheduled to arrive at CFB Esquimalt (Esquimalt Harbour) in Victoria, British…
2025 Year in Review: National Shipbuilding Strategy
Updates on National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) activities from January 1 to December 31, 2025. The National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) is Canada’s long-term plan to renew the fleets of the Royal…
Canadian Navy Sailors Bring Joy to Disadvantaged Children in Da Nang
Officers and sailors from HMCS Charlottetown joined volunteer and cultural activities with children at a care center in Da Nang. Canadian Navy officers and sailors from HMCS Charlottetown brought laughter,…
HMCS Charlottetown Begins Vietnam Goodwill Visit
HMCS Charlottetown of the Royal Canadian Navy arrived at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang on May 15, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to Vietnam as part of Operation Horizon…
HMCS Loch Alvie
Built at Whiteinch, Glasgow, she was launched as HMS LOCH ALVIE. Transferred to the RCN, she was commissioned on August 10, 1944, at Dalmuir, Scotland as HMCS LOCH ALVIE. She…