Canada’s Commitment to Local Purchases Persists: Thordon Secures New AOPV Bearing Agreement
Thordon Bearings has secured a contract to provide seawater-lubricated bearings for the initial vessel in a pair of modified editions...
Contract for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Project Granted – New Fleet of Nine Aircraft on the Way
Canada’s commitment to its defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, remains steadfast as the Government of Canada endeavors to equip the...
The VIGILANCE Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel
Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, has launched the VIGILANCE Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) concept in conjunction with Team...
Canadian Government Grants Contracts to Provide In-Service Support for Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels to Strengthen Canadian Armed Forces
Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Canadian Government is committed to equipping the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with the...
Vard Marine Inc., Introduces an Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Designed for the Future Requirements of the Royal Canadian Navy
Vard Marine Inc., a subsidiary of Fincantieri, unveiled the Vigilance Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) at CANSEC 2023 in partnership with...
Highlights from the ShipTech Forum 2023
On 28 February 2023, Vanguard’s tenth annual marine conference, the ShipTech Forum 2023, was held live with the theme of...
Making Waves – An Interview with Kongsberg Digital
J. Richard Jones is back with another episode of Vanguard Radio. This week he speaks with Owen Brine, Sales Director...
Davie becomes third strategic partner under Canada’s National Shipbuilding strategy – Coast Guard and Navy fleet renewal supports good middle class jobs in Quebec
Recently, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced Chantier Davie of Lévis, Quebec, will be the third strategic partner under the National...
Navy Command and Senior Appointments for 2023
Commanding Officer and key RCN appointments for the 2023 active posting season (APS) were recently announced by the Royal Canadian...
Vice-Admiral Peter William Cairns, CMM, CD, 1938-2023
It is with great sadness that we remember VAdm Peter Cairns. Peter was one of the co-founders of the Shipbuilding...