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Canadian Naval Review is published by the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government at St. Francis Xavier University. It is a professional journal examining a wide range of maritime security issues from a Canadian perspective. It focuses on strategic concepts, policies, historical perspectives, and operations of the Canadian Navy, plus oceans policy, marine affairs, and national security in general.
Canadian Naval Review
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By Jeff G. Gilmour, 18 April 2024 Most reconnaissance satellites operate in a low-earth orbit (LEO) at 160-2000k above the earth. However last year China launched the Yaogan-41, which can operate 36000k from the earth. In a geostationary orbit (GEO) it circles the planet slowly to remain above certain strategic areas for a greater amount ..read more
Canadian Naval Review
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By Dr. Ann Griffiths, 18 April 2024 This spring issue marks 20 years of producing Canadian Naval Review. How time flies! It seems like just yesterday we started this journey – but it’s been 20 years and we still haven’t run out of interesting things to discuss in CNR. We’re a bit biased, but we ..read more
Canadian Naval Review
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By Les Mader, 8 April 2024 It is my personal belief that the 1982 Anglo-Argentine Falklands War was largest and bloodiest naval campaign fought since World War II. Clearly, there have been campaigns since then that have involved larger navies and which have occurred over a longer duration. However, these have been fairly one-sided affairs ..read more
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By Dan Middlemiss,7 April 2024 There is a perplexing incongruity at the heart of Ottawa’s surface combatant project. On the one hand, a central rationale of our National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) is the premise that Canada should have a sovereign strategic capacity to build ships, especially when contentious times render foreign suppliers unreliable. On the ..read more
Canadian Naval Review
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RCN Public Affairs, 29 March 2024. After 37 days at sea for Exercise Steadfast Defender, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown returned home March 13. Since departing their homeport of Halifax in January, the crew of HMCS Charlottetown participated in Exercises Joint Warrior 24 and Dynamic Guard 24, where they performed intensive anti-submarine warfare training. This ..read more
Canadian Naval Review
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By Jeff G. Gilmour, 22 March 2024 With permanent members of the Security Council having exclusive power of veto, the United Nations has in reality become a lame duck. As a result, in the case of Russia invading Ukraine, the UN is unable to take any measures or actions to halt this unlawful aggression. When ..read more
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By Ted Barnes, 17 March 2024 It was recently noted in the media that the CAF is in a death spiral. While I don’t share that exact sediment there is neglect by the government that we need to collectively solve quickly. It’s really telling when the public even agrees that the CAF needs to be ..read more
Canadian Naval Review
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National Defence Headquarters message to personnel: Please be mindful of the Canadian geese that live at NDHQ (Carling). Spring and Summer are their breeding season and they can become aggressive and territorial if they perceive a threat to their nest or their offspring. If you encounter a goose / geese that is displaying aggressive behavior, it ..read more
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By Dr. Ann Griffiths, 12 March 2024 The Department of National Defence has released its Artificial Intelligence Strategy. In the Introduction, CDS General Wayne Eyre and DND Deputy Minister Bill Matthews state that the world is at a “technological inflection point” and that Canada needs to keep up. The strategy “commits the Defence Team to ..read more
Canadian Naval Review
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By Blair Shaw, 10 March 2024 This may interest readers. It's a statement from Damen Marine themselves. Other news sources are linked below. The statement says: Saab and Damen Shipyards Group have agreed to export the advanced Expeditionary C-71 submarines. CEO of Damen Shipyards Arnout Damen and CEO of Saab Micael Johansson made the decision ..read more