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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 21^st 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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• Front cover
• A Discussion with Richard Mills of Cellula Robotics
• 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
• Back cover

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As the winter settles in and the holiday season is over, it’s good to have something to look forward to (other than spring, which is still far away)! We can provide that for you. The winter issue of CNR is coming soon! I know we say this every time, but this issue is superb. Prepare to be delighted!

In the upcoming issue, the Editorial by Rob Huebert discusses some little-discussed elements of future conflict for which we need to be prepared – eg., repairing ships that have been damaged in battle and the processes for repatriating the fallen. As well, you’ll find an extremely interesting interview conducted with Commodore Jason Armstrong, Director General Naval Force Development (NFD). We find out what’s up with NFD and what’s not up. In an article entitled “Closing the RCN’s Mine Countermeasure Capability Gap,” we learn how, as a compromise build, the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels have never lived up to their full potential in terms of mine countermeasures and about possibilities to strengthen the capability in the future. In another article, we take a voyage with Roger Litwiller on HMCS Harry DeWolf as the ship makes a historic first voyage through the Welland Canal. We also include a piece entitled “The Death of Public Awareness” that draws a line connecting the decision to cancel the Strategic Defence Forum with the lack of Canadian public awareness about the navy (and the CAF in general). And in his column, Dave Perry tells us that, at last, defence spending is increasing.  

We can’t possibly mention everything in this preview. Let’s just say that there are some very interesting pieces in Making Waves. As a sample, there is a commentary about how Canada/the RCN could be helping African countries address oil bunkering at sea, another commentary that discusses some of the challenges the Arctic Council is facing since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a commentary that suggests Canada should leave NATO and focus on the defence of North America.  

Of course 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.

If you don’t have a subscription yet, you should get one so you don’t miss anything.

Please contact us (info@navalreview.ca) if you require another format of the free access articles for enhanced accessibility. 

Table of Contents

• Editorial: Fighting in the Next War: Preparing the Royal Canadian Navy - by Rob Huebert
• Interview with Commodore Jason Armstrong - Director General Naval Force Development
• Closing the RCN’s Mine Countermeasure Capability Gap - by Alec Rembowski
• HMCS Harry DeWolf Transit of the Welland Canal - by Roger Litwiller
• The Death of Public Awareness? - by Marc Milner
• Making Waves
  • The Arctic Council: Caught in the Middle? - by Bill Featherstone
  • Amphibious is Not a Four-Letter Word - by Major (Ret’d) Les Mader
  • Addressing Illegal Oil Bunkering in the Gulf of Guinea: Canada’s Role? - by Emmanuel Akinbobola
  • Canada is not a Gun but a Butter Country - by Roger Cyr
• A View from the West: The North Pacific: Islands, SLOCs and Deep Blue Water - by Daniel Baart
• Dollars and Sense: Canadian Defence Spending is Finally Increasing - by Dave Perry
• Warship Developments: Frigates - by Doug Thomas
• Book Reviews

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• Front cover
• Interview with Commodore Jason Armstrong - Director General Naval Force Development
• Dollars and Sense: Canadian Defence Spending is Finally Increasing - by Dave Perry
• Back cover

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