The Government of Canada, announced that, in January 2026, Canada and the United States finalized a government-to-government agreement under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program for the acquisition of 26 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers, a preliminary operational stock of munitions, spare parts, training, and support services, with deliveries expected to begin … Read more
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed, through historical and archival research, that a previously unidentified grave at Courcelette British Cemetery in northern France is that of Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced the candidacy of General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, for the position of Chair of the NATO Military Committee. The full release is available online. Contact alice.hansen2@forces.gc.ca.
Canadians commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War. Members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Royal Canadian Air Force, and those connected to the naval community gather today to honour the hardships and sacrifices of the thousands of sailors … Read more
On April 21, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police (MP) charged one member of the Canadian Armed Forces with two charges pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and two charges pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC). The full release is available online. Contact melanie.aqiqi@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced that for a second consecutive year, the Canadian Armed Forces surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. In fiscal year 2025/26, the CAF enrolled 7,310 new members, surpassing its target of 6,957 new members and marking the highest number of enrolments in more than three decades. The … Read more
Chief Petty Officer First Class Pascal Harel Vice-Admiral and Command Chief Petty Officer Royal Canadian Navy Angus Topshee issued a statement: “Earlier today we received the news that charges have been laid against two of our personnel related to the death of Petty Officer Second Class Gregory Applin. There is no doubt that this is difficult news … Read more
Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan issued a statement: “On March 23, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police, specifically the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), charged Colonel James Smith with one charge pursuant to the National Defence Act (NDA). Colonel James Smith is charged with one (1) count of neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline pursuant to section … Read more
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, as those of Private Albert Henry Detmold. His identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological, and DNA analysis. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and the Minister of Defence of Norway, Tore O. Sandvik, signed a Letter of Intent to deepen bilateral cooperation in the space domain. The Letter of Intent outlines shared priorities and establishes a framework to strengthen cooperation across areas including policy, intelligence, research and development, capabilities, … Read more