HMCS St. John’s deploys for Exercise STRIKE WARRIOR 26  By Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s departed Halifax on September 11 for an overseas deployment that will see the ship join NATO allies and partners for Exercise STRIKE WARRIOR 26.  The United Kingdom-led exercise will take place […]

CAF Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Survey now open  Who: All women in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) – Regular and Reserve Force members located in Halifax, NS   What: Share your experiences with accessing pelvic floor rehabilitation (including physiotherapy)   Why: Your feedback will inform care needs, break down barriers, and improve outcomes […]

Admiral’s account of Navy’s efforts during First Gulf War gets a new edition By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  The man who led Canada’s naval task group in the First Gulf War, Vice-Admiral (VAdm) (Retired) Duncan (Dusty) E. Miller, launched a new edition of his book on the actions of Canada’s […]

HMCS Robert Hampton Gray marks AOPV milestone with SWOAD certification  By Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Robert Hampton Gray has become the first Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) certified to conduct flight operations as a Ship Without Air Detachment (SWOAD), embarking a Canadian Coast Guard […]

  “Everybody’s In”: Rainbow Fleet Run marks Public Service Pride Week  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Canadian Armed Forces members and civilian Defence Team staff laced up their running shoes for a Rainbow Fleet Walk/Run at His Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard to mark Public Service Pride Week 2026 on August 20.  […]

Naval Large Tugs Update: Preparing for the Future By: A/SLt Mary Long, CFB Halifax Public Affairs The King’s Harbour Master (KHM) team at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax is making major strides with its new Naval Large Tug. Training is heavily underway for the crew of Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessel […]

A message from the 2026 Halifax Region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign Champion Local Defence Team, Welcome to the 2026 Halifax Region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC)!  Our local campaign will run from September 8 to December 11 in collaboration with United Way Maritimes and HealthPartners. The NDWCC offers Defence Team members […]

RCN ships, NATO allies complete Exercise NORTHERN VIKING  By NATO Maritime Command  Exercise NORTHERN VIKING 26, a U.S.-led joint and Allied live exercise, took place in Iceland August 22 – September 3, bringing together Allied forces as they demonstrate NATO’s ability to operate together in defence of both Iceland, and […]

RAdm Belhumeur takes command at MARLANT, JTFA  By Trident Staff  The new commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic (JTFA) says he’s putting the focus on people as he begins his appointment as the senior Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officer in the region.  Rear-Admiral (RAdm) Pascal […]