Canadian Naval Review

By Moderator, 2 June 2026 A few weeks ago, the Australian government announced that the Collins-class submarine life-of-type extension (LOTE) program. [See https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2026-05-19/albanese-government-commence-collins-class-life-type-extension] The government states that the program will be a ‘conditions-based sustainment approach’ involving ...

By Mikael Perron, 1 June 2026 According to a press release from Thales, the River class destroyers will be fitted with the CAPTAS 4 sonar system like the other Type 26 based ships. Previous RCN fact sheets mentioned the usage of a Towed Low Frequency Active & Passive Sonar from Ultra Electronics but Ultra Electronics […]

By Brian Santarpia, 26 May 2026 The current debate over nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is, in many respects, a debate past itself. Critics are correct to note the immense cost, institutional disruption, and generational timelines associated with acquiring and sustaining a nuclear submarine capability. Proponents, meanwhile, often struggle to articul...

By David Dunlop, 23 May 2026 As we are quickly approaching the decision by Canada and the Carney government coming next month,  I believe this article, "Inside the Yard that could Very Well Build Canada's Next Submarine Fleet," published in Vanguard Magazine is important. I am sending a link [see below] to Broadsides forum members […]

By Jeff G. Gilmour Canada’s current military procurement programs do not meet the urgent defence needs of the country. For the most part, the Canadian government’s policy is to build equipment in this country and to avoid acquiring it off-the-shelf from foreign countries, even if such decisions conflict with the needs of the Canadian Armed […]