Japan-Canada Defense Ministers Meeting
On June 24, 2026, from 4:20 PM for approximately 60 minutes, Defense Minister Koizumi held a defense ministerial meeting with Canadian Defense Minister McGinty, who was visiting Japan. At the…
Military Justice System Through Royal Assent of Bill C-11
On June 18, 2026, Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defense Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act) received Royal Assent. Royal Assent marks an important…
Korea-Canada Navy Combined Training: Stronger Together at Sea
The Korean and Canadian navies conducted cooperation exercises on the Western Canadian Sea from June 3 to June 4 (Canada local time). Four traps and three aircraft including the Korean…
A Submarine Decision That Will Define Canada’s Naval Power
By Andrew Erskine It is almost time for Canadians to see who Ottawa has selected to build its new fleet of diesel-electric submarines. Having moved the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project…
Viet Nam, Canada Seek to Promote Defense Cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Phan Văn Giang hosted Canadian Ambassador to Viet Nam James Nickel in Ha No on Tuesday, discussing measures to further strengthen…
Canada Participates in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026
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…
$2.5 Billion Contract for Canada’s A-OTHR
Under the agreement, which will be Australia’s largest ever defense export, BAE Systems Australia will support both governments as the A-OTHR industry partner. The Australian solution for A-OTHR is built…
Vice-Admiral Charlebois’ Flag Hoist Signal
It is with a sense of great pride and humility that I assume command of our Navy as its 39th commander. It is a responsibility that I do not take…
SNMG1 Joins FLEETEX 250 off US East Coast
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) has commenced participation in Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, a United States-led multinational maritime exercise conducted off the U.S. East Coast from 22–29 June 2026.…