Post Tagged with: "RCN"

Huge Russian naval build-up rings alarm bells for the Canadian Navy

Huge Russian naval build-up rings alarm bells for the Canadian Navy

Canadian defence experts yesterday claimed that the Russian plans for massive spending on its naval sector can definitely cause concern among the Canadian naval officials.

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Defence Minister Peter MacKay to visit Canadian soldiers who are taking part in the RMIPAC 2012

Defence Minister Peter MacKay to visit Canadian soldiers who are taking part in the RMIPAC 2012

Peter Gordon MacKay, the Minister of National Defence in the Cabinet of Canada will today visit the Canadian Armed Forces contingent which is taking part in the 2012 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.

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Canadian naval vessel HMCS Charlottetown involved in drug seizure near Somalia

Canadian naval vessel HMCS Charlottetown involved in drug seizure near Somalia

Sources from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) claimed today that their Halifax-class frigate, HMCS Charlottetown was involved in a major drug seizure off the coast of Somalia last Thursday.

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Royal Canadian Navy considering the induction of marine drones in to its fleet

Royal Canadian Navy considering the induction of marine drones in to its fleet

Peter MacCay, the Canadian defence minister claimed today that the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is actively considering the use of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) for its operations in near future.

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RAN frigate HMAS Perth visits Canadian Naval Base

RAN frigate HMAS Perth visits Canadian Naval Base

The warship operated by Royal Australian Navy (RAN), HMAS Perth visited the Canadian naval base CFB Esquimalt last week.

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Canadian warship involved in Gulf of Aden drug seizure

Canadian warship involved in Gulf of Aden drug seizure

The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Halifax-class frigate, HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) made an important drug seizure today off the coast of Somalia.

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