Sailors about MV Asterix enjoy a yoga session led by Personnel Support Programs (PSP) while sailing in the Western Pacific Ocean as part of Operation HORIZON on April 21. Asterix is in the region supporting HMCS Charlottetown and allies.
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Open Spirit 2026 delivers real world impact in the Baltic Sea
Open Spirit 2026 delivers real world impact in the Baltic Sea By NATO Maritime Command NATO ships took part in an international mine countermeasures exercise off the coast of Latvia between 1 and 13 May 2026. Open Spirit 26 brought together Allied and Partner navies, enhanced regional security, strengthened interoperability, […]
Volume 60, Issue 11, June 1, 2026
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Orca-Class introduces small arms capability to boost maritime readiness
Orca-Class introduces small arms capability to boost maritime readiness By Archana Cini, The Lookout A sharp crack echoed across the waters off Constance Bank on April 22 as members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) conducted a live-fire shoot aboard the Orca-class Patrol Craft Training (PCT) vessel Cougar. This shoot forms part of a broader effort to […]
HMCS Charlottetown debuts new gun shield design while deployed on Operation HORIZON
HMCS Charlottetown debuts new gun shield design while deployed on Operation HORIZON By Lt(N) Rosa Gutierrez On February 1, 2026, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown departed Canadian Forces Base Halifax for a six-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of Operations HORIZON and NEON. As the namesake of Prince Edward Island’s capital, the ship carries […]
Volume 60, Issue 10, May 18, 2026
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Register now for 2026 Navy Bike Ride
Register now for 2026 Navy Bike Ride By Trident Staff The Navy Bike Ride returns to the Halifax region on Saturday, June 6, bringing together military members, families, and the wider community for a day of fitness, connection while also lending support to important causes. Hosted at 12 Wing Shearwater, this year’s […]
HMCS Charlottetown joins Exercise BALIKATAN in expanded Canadian role
HMCS Charlottetown joins Exercise BALIKATAN in expanded Canadian role By Trident Staff Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recently took part in Exercise BALIKATAN in the Philippines for the first time as active participants, with His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown and its embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter serving as a key part of […]
Shearwater’s Wally Buckoski recognized for decades of service
Shearwater’s Wally Buckoski recognized for decades of service By Trident Staff If you’ve spent any time at all at 12 Wing Shearwater, you probably know Wally Buckoski. After more than 40 years supporting military members, families, and community events at 12 Wing Shearwater and Canadian Forces Base Halifax, the “Shearwater Swatter” has received national recognition through the Canadian Forces […]
Small parts, big potential for 3D printing at FMF Cape Scott
Small parts, big potential for 3D printing at FMF Cape Scott By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Additive manufacturing technology is beginning to find its footing in naval maintenance and training work at Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) Cape Scott, where personnel are exploring the use of 3D printing for applications ranging from replacement components to detailed […]
