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Volume 21, Number 1, 2025

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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.

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Table of Contents

  • Editorial: Canadian Naval Aviation: A Cautionary Tale - by John L. Orr
  • The Royal Canadian Navy and Corvettes - by Lise Arseneau and Ben Lombardi
  • International Alternatives for the Canadian Multi-Mission Corvette Program - by Robert Shea
  • A Discussion with Richard Mills of Cellula Robotics
  • Making Waves
    • A New Focus on Simulations and Training - by Jean-Claude Siew
    • A 21st Century RCN Structure - by Major (Ret’d) Les Mader
    • The Sea Cadet Program: A Strategic Imperative for Canada’s Maritime Future - by Louise Mercier
    • The Canadian Surface Combatant Project Needs to be Modified - by Roger Cyr
    • Transition to the Future RCN Fleet - by Mikaël Perron
    • The Rapid Rise of the PLAN - by Jeff G. Gilmour
  • A View from the West: Nine Things for a Canadian Sailor to Know Before Deploying to the Indo-Pacific - by Commander Tyson Bergmann and Brett Witthoeft
  • Dollars and Sense: The Second Trump Administration and a Changed Canada-US Relationship - by Dave Perry
  • Warship Developments: “For Want of Frigates” - by Doug Thomas
  • Book Reviews

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