For the first time in eight years, aCanadian warship has been involved with either of the two task forces of the NATO Navy. not. Patrol in European waters.
Canada has had a consistent presence within the Naval Group since her 2014, with at least one of her Halifax ships to protect and defend the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Equipped with class frigates.
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point to deploy a second warship earlier this year as part of the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, created by the liberal federal government.
However, Pentagon spokeswoman Jessica Lamirande said Canada has no frigates affiliated with any naval group after the HMCS Montreal and Halifax returned last month.
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The new frigate Following the move to deploy two ships in the Asia-Pacific region, it also addresses fleet maintenance and training requirements.
Canada has NATO in European waters There are two small warships of hers that assist in detecting and clearing mines from the
But experts say the lack of Canadian frigates in Europe means Canada is forced to make trade-offs with its navy.
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