HMCS Margaret Brooke welcomes new CO as ship heads for refit  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke has undergone a change of command following a two-year tenure under Commander (Cdr) Teri Share that saw the ship achieve a number of historic firsts for […]

Padre’s Corner: Support through the sailing season  By Padre Capt Justin McNeill  As the weather continues to warm and the summer months start to peak over the horizon, preparations are once again underway to set sail into another busy season. With this time comes a renewed sense of vigilance for […]

Making aviation connections, advancements at women’s industry conference  By 14 Construction Engineering Squadron  Corporal Kaitlyn Heighton, from 144 Construction Engineer Flight (144 CEF) Pictou, attended the Canadian Women in Aviation (CWIA) Conference 2026, held at Le Centre Sheraton in Montreal from May 12 to 14. Established in 1991, the CWIA […]

NATO Task Group visits New York City before being joined by HMCS Ville de Québec  By NATO Maritime Command  Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) arrived in New York City to participate in the International Naval Review (INR) 250 and New York Fleet Week from 2–8 July 2026.  The International […]

Applications are now open for the 2027 Canadian Defence Attaché Programme  By DND  Are you interested in representing Canada abroad while building relationships with military partners around the world? In support of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces’ Military Diplomacy and Global Engagement efforts, the Canadian Defence […]

NATO ships strengthen transatlantic partnership during Halifax port visit  By NATO Maritime Command  Four ships from Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) visited Halifax, Nova Scotia, reinforcing NATO’s enduring transatlantic partnership and commitment to maritime cooperation.   The group comprised BNS Leopold I (Belgium), HMCS Ville de Québec (Canada), FGS Sachsen […]

Exploring Counter UAS with the Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit  By RCN  Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) technology helps our sailors detect, track, identify, and defeat unauthorized drones before they pose a threat to personnel or critical infrastructure. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is exploring practical ways to detect and mitigate these […]

Canada chooses German submarine design for future fleet  By Trident Staff  Prime Minister Mark Carney was back in Halifax on July 6, stepping aboard a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ship for the second time this year to announce a major decision regarding the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) and the […]