RCN Public Affairs, 27 February 2024.
HMCS Charlottetown departed on January 31 to participate in Exercise Steadfast Defender until March 31.
Approximately 1,000 sailors, soldiers, and aviators from across Canada will participate in both sea and land components of the exercise, making it the largest NATO exercise in decades.
Charlottetown, with an embarked Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone helicopter will participate with the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia, and elements of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command.
The RCN’s participation in this large multi-national exercise increases Canada’s long-term security. When we work together with partners we better ensure our common ability to respond to threats to our way of life.
Featuring image, credit RCN: HMCS Charlottetown departed its home port of Halifax on January 31.
2 thoughts on “HMCS Charlottetown went on exercise Steadfast Defender 2024”
Hi all,
I assume that the ‘usual crowd’ will denounce this post as ‘fake news’ since they would have us believe that the RCN never does anything because of having: no funds, no ships, no leadership, etc.
Seriously, another news report indicates that she is part of the HMS Prince of Wales carrier battle group.
Ubique,
Les
Great news to hear that Canada is finally back in the game again in a NATO exercise commanded by a UK Carrier Battle Group. Hopefully the CSC Frigates will be just as lucky to proudly serve with other UK or USN Task Groups in the future or, heaven forbid, with our own CSC TGs!