National Defence

Today,#HMCSVilledeQuébec completed the forward rearmament of Block II Harpoon Missiles while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 in Australia, demonstrating the continued military interoperability between Canada and Australia. canada.ca/en/department-…

Today, the Honourable David McGuinty participated in the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. The virtual meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries. canada.ca/en/department-…

On June 20, 2025, we signed a landmark technology partnership arrangement with Australia, a critical milestone in the rapid development and deployment of Canada’s Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system. canada.ca/en/department-…

Today, we announced the selection of the first two transmit and receive sites for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project, a major milestone toward reinforcing Canada’s security and sovereignty in the Arctic. canada.ca/en/department-…

Yesterday, Minister of National Defence McGuinty travelled to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters to attend the Transfer of Appointment Ceremony of the Deputy Commander and discuss strengthening North American security. canada.ca/en/department-…

Today, #HMCSStJohns departed Halifax to begin its deployment on Operation REASSURANCE, as part of Canada’s continuing contribution to NATO’s collective defence in European waters. canada.ca/en/department-…

From July 13 to August 4, 2025, approximately 600 CAF personnel will participate in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25. This exercise will take place in and around Australia, and for the first time in Papua New Guinea. canada.ca/en/department-…

Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet assumed command of the Royal Canadian Air Force from Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, during a change of command ceremony earlier today. #RCAF canada.ca/en/department-…

DND/CAF leaders and stakeholders experienced some of the cutting-edge defence and security technology developed using #DefenceIDEaS funding at IDEaS Marketplace in May. canada.ca/en/department-… #DefenceScience

Today, the Government of Canada awarded a contract for Phase 2 of the Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Capability in support of Operation REASSURANCE. canada.ca/en/department-…

Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, released the Fifth Biannual Status Report of the External Monitor: canada.ca/en/department-…

#HMCSEdmonton and #HMCSYellowknife set sail from Halifax today to advance NATO’s maritime security and mine countermeasure operations in European waters. Safe travels! Learn more: canada.ca/en/department-…

Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at CFB Trenton to mark the start of construction for the new Strategic Tanker Transport Capability project. canada.ca/en/department-…

On July 10, members of the media are invited to attend a ceremony marking the Change of Command of the RCAF where authority will be transferred from Lieutenant-General (LGen) Eric Kenny to LGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet. canada.ca/en/department-…

On July 7, the Honourable David McGuinty will visit 8 Wing Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major new infrastructure project supporting Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability. canada.ca/en/department-…

Our sixth CC-330 Husky aircraft arrived in Getafe, Spain, to be converted into a Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft. As part of the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability project, nine Huskies (five used and four new) will be converted. canada.ca/en/department-…

Our North, Strong and Free. We stand on guard for thee! Happy Canada Day from your Canadian Armed Forces. 🫡 🇨🇦 #CanadaDay #CAF #StrongProudReady @RoyalCanNavy @CanadianArmy @RCAF_ARC @CJOC_COIC