February 1, 2026 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown set sail from its home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a six-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of Operations HORIZON and NEON.
Operation HORIZON is Canada's comprehensive military approach to promote peace and stability in support of an international system based on international law in the Indo-Pacific region. Operation NEON is Canada's contribution to a coordinated multinational effort to support the implementation of United Nations Security Council sanctions imposed against North Korea. Both operations demonstrate an enduring defence commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and enhance Canada's role as a trusted international partner.
During this deployment, HMCS Charlottetown will showcase the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)'s operational excellence and ability to project power across vast ocean spaces while working alongside Canada's allies and partners through multinational exercises and cooperative engagements. By maintaining a near persistent naval presence with consistent engagement, the RCN strengthens regional security and stability in the region as part of Canada's commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
