By Dr. Ann Griffiths, 15 May 2025
Preview
Canadian Naval Review
Vol. 21, No. 1 (2025)
I know the weather is getting better, but we’ll still have rainy days and cool weather. Isn’t it great that soon you’ll have the spring issue to read on a rainy day! I know we say this every time, but this issue is amazing. Prepare to be delighted!
In the upcoming issue, the Editorial by John Orr uses the example of the navy’s fight for naval air to illustrate the idea that the navy needs to win the battle in Ottawa not the battle of operational necessity. In our first article, “The Royal Canadian Navy and Corvettes,” the authors discuss the history the RCN has with corvettes, try to define exactly what corvettes are, and examine the utility that they could provide in the future. Our second article, “International Alternatives for the Canadian Multi-Mission Corvette Program,” fits very nicely with the first article. It outlines what Canada’s European allies are building and how they are incorporating corvettes in their navies. In the final long piece, we have an interview with Richard Mills of Cellula Robotics. In this very interesting interview, we find out about uncrewed underwater vehicles and their development and utility – and the future of them.
We can’t possibly mention everything in this preview – we can just mention a few other pieces. We have Making Waves commentaries about the Sea Cadets, about using simulations and technology for training, suggestions about RCN fleet composition, and a brief discussion of the Chinese navy. We also have a piece entitled “Nine Things for a Canadian Sailor to Know Before Deploying to the Indo-Pacific.” And, in case you’re wondering, no CNR issue would be complete in this strange new world without a discussion of the changed relationship between Canada and the United States.
Naturally there are book reviews and stunning photos to illustrate everything! You will not be able to put this issue down once you start reading! See the Table of Contents below.
Table of Contents
Vol. 21, No. 1 (2025)
Editorial: Canadian Naval Aviation: A Cautionary Tale
John L. Orr
The Royal Canadian Navy and Corvettes
Lise Arseneau and Ben Lombardi
International Alternatives for the Canadian Multi-Mission Corvette Program
Robert Shea
A Discussion with Richard Mills of Cellula Robotics
Making Waves
A New Focus on Simulations and Training
Jean-Claude Siew
A 21st Century RCN Structure
Major (Ret’d) Les Mader
The Sea Cadet Program: A Strategic Imperative for Canada’s Maritime Future
Louise Mercier
The Canadian Surface Combatant Project Needs to be Modified
Roger Cyr
Transition to the Future RCN Fleet
Mikaël Perron
The Rapid Rise of the PLAN
Jeff G. Gilmour
A View from the West: Nine Things for a Canadian Sailor to Know Before Deploying to the Indo-Pacific
Commander Tyson Bergmann and Brett Witthoeft
Dollars and Sense: The Second Trump Administration and a Changed Canada-US Relationship
Dave Perry
Warship Developments: “For Want of Frigates”
Doug Thomas
Book Reviews
