| National Defence | backgrounders
The Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC) has been established as a new command within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with Lieutenant-General Darcy Molstad and Chief Warrant Officer Donovan Crawford appointed as its inaugural command team. Its creation marks a major step forward in improving leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint capabilities across the Defence Team.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will purchase a package of critical military capabilities sourced from the United States under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), in partnership with other NATO Allies.
| National Defence | news releases
On November 24, 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized members of 103 Search and Rescue Squadron with a Certificate of Commendation for Exceptional Bravery at Sea at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom, for rescuing the crew from a disabled cargo vessel near Lark Harbour, Newfoundland, on February 15, 2025.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty announced he is seeking candidates to join the national External Advisory Committee on Anti-Black Racism, which was one of the recommendations in the National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC) Report.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Department of National Defence (DND) successfully concluded drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, to test urban counter uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment.
| National Defence | news releases
The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) will participate in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Exercise CYBER COALITION 25 from November 28 to December 6, 2025.
| National Defence | news releases
The Department of National Defence will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, from November 24 to 28, 2025, as part of its Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. These trials will test urban counter-uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) detection capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded his visit to Halifax, where he co-hosted the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HISF) with HFX President Peter Van Praagh.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, alongside the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced the establishment of Canada’s first Maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) at COVE in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, joined a virtual session hosted by the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia to provide an update on the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to honour the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion. Participants included descendants and family members of No. 2 Construction Battalion, along with key community partners.
