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Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
Canadian personnel will train with U.S. and Philippine forces in air and missile defense, logistics, medical support and maritime strike operations.
- On Monday, the Canadian Armed Forces began active participation in Exercise BALIKATAN in the Philippines, with operations continuing through May 8, 2026, as part of Operation HORIZON.
- Canada's contribution promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as Exercise BALIKATAN strengthens long-standing partnerships with like-minded nations to enhance combined military capability.
- HMCS Charlottetown, a Halifax-class frigate with approximately 240 personnel and a CH-148 Cyclone, leads naval assets alongside CAF Cyber Command and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command.
- Personnel will train "shoulder-to-shoulder" with partners in air defence, maritime strike, and multinational coordination, demonstrating Canada's shift from observer to active cooperative defence participation.
- Arctic defence remains a priority alongside Indo-Pacific engagement, with operations under Operation Nanook continuing to detect and deter threats across the North.
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