Journal de la BFC Halifax Trident de la Marine royale canadienne
Samedi, juin 20, 2026
High-stakes scenario, wide-scale cooperation: VITAL ARCHER 2026 By DND Training for critical national security threats we hope never happen; that’s what Exercise VITAL ARCHER is intended for. Beginning in 2013 as a tactical exercise between the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) and U.S. military counterparts, it has since evolved to reinforce […]
Des marins à bord du MV Asterix profitent d'une séance de yoga animée par les Programmes de soutien du personnel (PSP), alors que le navire navigue dans l’ouest de l’océan Pacifique dans le cadre de l’opération HORIZON, le 21 avril. L’Asterix se trouve dans la région afin d’apporter son soutien au NCSM Charlottetown et aux forces alliées.
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, […]
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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 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 […]
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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 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 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 […]
