Halifax-class frigate

Class of Canadian frigates

HMCS Calgary in July 2014

Class overview
Name| Halifax class
Builders|

* Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd., Saint John
* MIL Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon

Operators|  Royal Canadian Navy
Preceded by| Annapolis class
Succeeded by| River class
Built| 1987–1996
In commission| 1992–present
Completed| 12
Active| 12
General characteristics
Type| Guided-missile frigate
Displacement| 4,770 t (4,690 long tons)
Length| 134.1 m (440 ft 0 in)
Beam| 16.4 m (53 ft 10 in)
Draught| 4.9 m (16 ft 1 in)
Propulsion|

* CODOG
* 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, generating 47,500 shp (35,400 kW)
* 1 × SEMT Pielstick diesel engine, generating 8,800 shp (6,600 kW)
* 1 × Royal de Schelde cross-connect gearbox
* 2 × Escher Wyss controllable pitch propellers
* 4 × 830 kW Hitzinger generators driven by 4 × C32 ACERT Caterpillar engines

Speed| 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Range| 9,500 nmi (17,600 km; 10,900 mi)
Complement| 255
Sensors and
processing systems|

* Combat management system: Lockheed Martin Canada CMS 330 with Saab 9LV Mk 4 elements known as “CanACCS-9LV”
* Air/Surface search radar: Saab Sea Giraffe AMB 3D (C band)
* Air/Surface medium to long-range surveillance radar: Thales SMART-S Mk 2 3D
* Fire control radar: 2 × Saab CEROS-200
* Integrated Platform Management System: L3Harris IPMS
* Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) System: Telephonics Mk XII
* Electro-optical infrared search and track system: DRS Canada and Thales Nederland Sirius
* Tactical data link: SATCOM Link 11, Link 16, Link 22
* Active/Passive sonar: General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada AN/SQS-510 hull mounted sonar
* Towed array sonar: General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada TLFAS (variable depth)
* Sonobuoy processing system: General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada AN/UYS-503

Electronic warfare
& decoys|

* Countermeasure dispensing system: 3 × TKWA/MASS
* Electronic warfare suite: AN/SLQ-503 RAMSES (4 × RAMSES radomes)
* COMM DF/SIGINT Suite: Southwest Research Institute AN/SRD-506
* Electronic support measure: Elbit Systems NS9003A-V2HC
* Inflatable decoy system: Decoy launching system (DLS)
* Towed torpedo countermeasure: Argon ST AN/SLQ-25 Nixie

Armament|

* 2 × quad Mk 141 canisters (8 × RGM-84 Harpoon block II missiles) AShM/LAM
* 2 × 8-cell Mk 48 vertical launch system (VLS) (16 × RIM-162 ESSM block II missiles) SAM/SSM
* 1 × Bofors 57 mm (2.2 in) Mk 3 gun
* 1 × Phalanx CIWS (Mk 15 Mod 21 (Block 1B))
* 4 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2HQ Mini Typhoon remote weapon stations
* 2 × twin 324 mm (12.8 in) Mk 32 torpedo tubes (SVTT) (24 × Mk 46 torpedoes Mod 5)

Aircraft carried|

* 1 × CH-148 Cyclone helicopter armed with:
* 2 × Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes
* 1 × C6 FLEX 7.62 mm (0.30 in) GPMG

Aviation facilities|

* Landing pad with recovery assist, secure and traverse system (RAST)
* Hangar

The Halifax-class frigate, also referred to as the City class, is a class of multi-role patrol frigates that have served the Royal Canadian Navy since 1992. The class is the outcome of the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project, which dates to the mid-1970s.[1] HMCS Halifax was the first of an eventual twelve Canadian-designed and Canadian-built vessels which combine traditional anti-submarine capabilities with systems to deal with surface and air threats as well. Ships of the class are named after capital cities of Canadian provinces (St. John's, Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Québec City, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Regina), the capital of Canada, Ottawa, and the major cities of Calgary, Montreal, and Vancouver.

In 2007, the Government of Canada announced a planned refit of the Halifax class which is known as the Halifax Class Modernization Project (HCMP) of which the Frigate Equipment Life Extension (FELEX) project is a part. In November 2008, a Lockheed Martin Canada-led team including Saab AB, Elisra, IBM Canada, CAE Professional Services, L-3 Electronic Systems and xwave, was awarded the contract. The construction phase of the program was completed in November 2016.[2] As of May 2021[update], the Halifax-class modernization program was being closed out, but full operational capacity was reached on 31 January 2018.[3]

In October 2011 the Canadian government launched the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy which aims to replace the Halifax class, as well as the capabilities of the Iroquois-class destroyers, with up to 15 new River-class destroyers. This replacement class is currently in the design stage and full-rate construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.[4] However, the Halifax-class vessels continue to be upgraded with at least some ships of the class anticipated as likely to continue service into the 2040s.[5]

## Description and design

[edit]

The Halifax-class frigate design, emerging from the Canadian Patrol Frigate Program, was ordered by the Canadian Forces in 1977 as a replacement for the aging St. Laurent, Restigouche, Mackenzie, and Annapolis classes of destroyer escorts, which were all tasked with anti-submarine warfare.[6] In July 1983, the federal government approved the budget for the design and construction of the first batch of six frigates, with a second batch ordered in December 1987.[7][8] To reflect the changing long-term strategy of the Navy during the 1980s and 1990s, the Halifax-class frigates was designed as a general purpose warship with particular focus on anti-submarine capabilities.[6]

As built, the Halifax-class vessels displaced 4,750 long tons (4,830 t) and were 134.65 metres (441 ft 9 in) long overall and 124.49 metres (408 ft 5 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 16.36 metres (53 ft 8 in) and a draught of 4.98 metres (16 ft 4 in).[7][9] That made them slightly larger than the Iroquois-class destroyers.[7] The vessels are propelled by two shafts with Escher Wyss controllable pitch propellers driven by a CODOG system of two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, generating 47,500 shaft horsepower (35,400 kW) and one SEMT Pielstick 20 PA6 V 280 diesel engine, generating 8,800 shaft horsepower (6,600 kW).[9]

This gives the frigates a maximum speed of 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph) and a range of 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) while using their diesel engines.[7][9] Using their gas turbines, the ships have a range of 3,930 nautical miles (7,280 km; 4,520 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph). As designed the Halifax class had a total complement 236 personnel; 219 naval personnel of which 17 were officers and 17 aircrew of which 8 were officers.[9] During the FELEX/HCM projects the addition of 19 berths was completed to allow embarkation of additional CTG personnel. This brought the total available crew complement to 255 persons.[10]

### Control systems

[edit]

The tactical command and control systems were developed in Canada. These included the Shipboard Integrated Communications System (SHINCOM), the Shipboard Integrated Machinery Control (SHINMACS), and Shipboard Integrated Processing and Display System (SHINPADS).[11] SHINCOM was developed by DRS Technology Canada and was exported to other navies.[12] SHINMACS was developed by CAE.[13] SHINPADS was developed by Sperry Computer Systems in Winnipeg.[13] with technical assistance from the United States. It used a revolutionary redundant and distributed computer architecture which was exported for use in US military control systems.[11]

### Armament and aircraft

[edit]

HMCS Regina fires a Harpoon missile

As built the Halifax-class vessels deployed the CH-124 Sea King helicopter, which acted in concert with shipboard sensors to seek out and destroy submarines at long distances from the ships. The ships have a helicopter deck fitted with a "bear trap" system allowing the launch and recovery of helicopters in up to sea state 6. The Halifax class also carries a close-in anti-submarine weapon in the form of the Mark 46 torpedo, launched from twin Mark 32 Mod 9 torpedo tubes in launcher compartments on either side of the forward end of the helicopter hangar.[9]

As built, the anti-shipping role is supported by the RGM-84 Harpoon Block 1C surface-to-surface missile, mounted in two quadruple launch tubes at the main deck level between the funnel and the helicopter hangar.[7][9] For anti-aircraft self-defence the ships are armed with the Sea Sparrow vertical launch surface-to-air missile in two Mk 48 Mod 0 eight-cell launchers placed to port and starboard of the funnel. The vessels carry 16 missiles.[9] A Raytheon/General Dynamics Phalanx Mark 15 Mod 21 close-in weapon system (CIWS) is mounted on top of the helicopter hangar for "last-ditch" defence against targets that evade the Sea Sparrow.[9]

As built, the main gun on the forecastle is a 57 mm (2.2 in)/70 calibre Mark 2 gun from Bofors.[a] The gun is capable of firing 2.4-kilogram (5.3 lb) shells at a rate of 220 rounds per minute at a range of more than 17 kilometres (11 mi).[9] The vessels also carry eight 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns.[8]

### Countermeasures and sensors

[edit]

As built, the decoy system comprises two BAE Systems Shield Mark 2 decoy launchers which fire chaff to 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and infrared rockets to 169 metres (185 yd) in distraction, confusion and centroid seduction modes. The torpedo decoy is the AN/SLQ-25A Nixie towed acoustic decoy from Argon ST. The ship's radar warning receiver, the CANEWS (Canadian Electronic Warfare System), SLQ-501, and the radar jammer, SLQ-505, were developed by Thorn and Lockheed Martin Canada.[9] Two Thales Nederland (formerly Signaal) SPG-503 (STIR 1.8) fire control radars are installed one on the roof of the bridge and one on the raised radar platform immediately forward of the helicopter hangar. The ship is also fitted with Raytheon AN/SPS-49(V)5 long-range active air search radar operating at C and D bands, Ericsson HC150 Sea Giraffe medium-range air and surface search radar operating at G and H bands, and Kelvin Hughes Type 1007 I-band navigation radar. The sonar suite includes the CANTASS Canadian Towed Array and GD-C AN/SQS-510 hull-mounted sonar and incorporates an acoustic range prediction system. The sonobuoy processing system is the GD-C AN/UYS-503.[9]

## Refit

[edit]

The Government of Canada announced on 5 July 2007 a $3.1 billion refit program for the Halifax class which would take place from 2010 to 2018 and extend the ships' service lives through to the 2030s.[14] The total cost of the program was set at $4.3 billion, with $2 billion for combat systems upgrades and $1.2 billion for mid-life refits. A further $1 billion was paid to contractors for other projects.[15]

Faced with delays and restrictions from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Navy opted to modernize the Halifax class using as much non-American equipment as possible,[further explanation needed] including technology from Canada, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands and Israel. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations has also been blamed for the delay of the CH-148 Cyclone which was running two years behind the original schedule.[16] The Halifax class received state of the art equipment able to handle modern threats through 2030. The modernization includes passive and active weapons, radars, and new combat architecture.[17]

The Halifax Shipyard in 2015. Refits for Halifax-class frigates used by Maritime Forces Atlantic were completed at the shipyard in 2016.

The refit program was formally announced as completed on the west coast by Victoria Shipyards on 29 April 2016 by the Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan when Regina was returned to the Royal Canadian Navy.[18][15] Calgary was the first to undergo work at Victoria, followed by Winnipeg, Vancouver, Ottawa and Regina.[15][17] The construction phase of the program on the east coast was completed on 29 November 2016 when the final east coast ship, Toronto, was handed back to the Royal Canadian Navy at Halifax Shipyard.[2][19]

### Control systems

[edit]

The new combat system architecture and combat management system fitted to the Halifax class is the CMS330 Combat Management System from Lockheed Martin Canada, which includes elements of the Saab 9LV Mk4 combat management system (known as the "CanACCS-9LV" suite of components.)[20] CMS330 is a development of SHINPADS.[11] The Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) from L-3 MAPPS provides systems management.[21] IPMS is a development of SHINMACS.[11]

### Weaponry and propulsion upgrades

[edit]

A Bofors 57 mm Mark 3 mounted on HMCS Ottawa

The Halifax class use the RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), instead of the obsolete RIM-7 Sea Sparrow. The ESSM gives a greater range against anti-ship missiles and enemy aircraft. The Royal Canadian Navy announced the upgrade of the ESSMs in March 2023 to the Block II configuration,[22] achieving operational capability in June 2024.[23] The Harpoon missiles were upgraded to Block II, with first test firing aboard the frigates performed in 2016.[24] BAE Systems received a contract to upgrade the Bofors 57 mm Mk 2 to Bofors 57 mm Mk 3 configuration in 2009.[25]

The Department of National Defence requested a tender to provide a naval remote weapon system (NRWS) defence capability to the Halifax and Iroquois classes. The Halifax class was to be fitted with this new system to replace the 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun.[26] Although not part of the refit, Raytheon Canada Limited was awarded a contract of $180 million for eight years to overhaul, convert and repair all Canadian CIWS to a Block 1B Baseline 1 configuration.[27]

It was announced by the Department of National Defence that Hewitt Equipment was chosen to replace the diesel generators aboard the Halifax-class vessels in June 2015.[28] The contract was awarded for 10 years, with options to extend it out to 22 years and covers ships assigned to either coast.[29] The speed of the vessels in the class increased to over 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) following the FELEX upgrades.[30]

### Sensors and countermeasures

[edit]

A CEROS 200 Fire Control Radar aboard HMCS Ottawa

As part of the refit, Thales Canada supplied the Sirius long-range Infrared Search and Track (IRST) for the Halifax class. The IRST is currently in use on board the German Sachsen-class frigates.[31] The IRST is able to track low radar cross-section aircraft and ships.

Saab provided 26 CEROS 200 fire control directors. The CEROS 200 is a radar and optronic tracking system which interfaces with advanced anti-ship missiles and gun systems. It provides defence against modern threats including modern sea skimming anti-ship missiles or asymmetric threats in littoral environments. The CEROS 200 is part of the 9LV Mk4.

The Halifax class were fitted with a modified Sea Giraffe SG-150 multi-function search radar. The SG-150 HC will be upgraded and will secure a high level of operational availability as well as improved functions.[32] Furthermore, they were given Sea Giraffe AMB 3D air and surface search radar operating on the C band.[33] Thales supplied 13 Smart-S Mk2 S-band radars, including one for training purposes. These radars are optimized for medium-to-long-range search and target designation with a high degree of detection. The Smart-S Mk2 is a 3D multibeam radar which can detect hostile targets in near-shore environments. The deliveries began at the end of 2010 and were completed in 2015.[34]

Raytheon Anschütz provided at least 12 Pathfinder ST MK 2 Radar systems. The Pathfinder Mark II is designed to provide a modern and flexible navigation tool.[35] The Pathfinder ST Mk 2 radar system is part of the 9LV Mk4. In 2015, Canada acquired twelve sets of X and S-Band navigation radars from Raytheon Anschütz for the class. The new radars have advanced detection capability, new radiation control and pulse blanker interfaces and have improved interaction with the vessels' upgraded command and control system.[36]

The Halifax class is fitted with the Multi Ammunition Softkill System

The Halifax class were fitted with the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) developed by Rheinmetall. MASS is a fully computerized countermeasure. The system is connected to the ship's sensors and protects ships from attacks by advanced, sensor-guided missiles by launching decoys that operate in all relevant wavelengths.[37] Elbit Systems received a contract to supply electronic warfare equipment for the Halifax class, including active jamming and tracking systems.[38]

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH received a contract to provide 14 passive electronic countermeasures (ECM) systems.[39]

### Communications

[edit]

The Halifax class received two Navy Multi-band Terminals (NMT), installed on the forward port and starboard sides of the hangar, to increase its satellite communications capabilities. The NMT system communicates with satellites in geostationary orbit via the Ka band. This system was augmented by the Maritime Satellite Communications Upgrade (MSCU), featuring the AN/USC-69(V3) antenna installed on the hangar top.[40] The system was first used by the Halifax class on deployments to Operation Reassurance in 2012.[40]

## Ships in class

[edit]

Construction data  Name  | Pennant number  | Builder  | Laid down  | Launched  | Commissioned  | Homeport  | Status

|
|
|
|
|
|
|

Halifax | FFH 330  | Saint John Shipbuilding, Saint John, New Brunswick | 19 March 1987  | 30 April 1988  | 29 June 1992  | CFB Halifax | Active in service
Vancouver | FFH 331  | 19 May 1988  | 8 July 1989  | 23 August 1993  | CFB Esquimalt | Active in service
Ville de Québec | FFH 332  | MIL Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon, Quebec | 16 December 1988  | 16 May 1991  | 14 July 1994  | CFB Halifax  | Active in service
Toronto | FFH 333  | Saint John Shipbuilding, Saint John, New Brunswick  | 22 April 1989  | 18 December 1990  | 29 July 1993  | CFB Halifax  | Active in service
Regina | FFH 334  | MIL Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon, Quebec  | 6 October 1989  | 25 January 1992  | 30 September 1994  | CFB Esquimalt  | Active in service
Calgary | FFH 335  | 15 June 1991  | 28 August 1992  | 12 May 1995  | CFB Esquimalt  | Active in service
Montréal | FFH 336  | Saint John Shipbuilding, Saint John, New Brunswick  | 8 February 1991  | 28 February 1992  | 21 July 1994  | CFB Halifax  | Active in service
Fredericton | FFH 337  | 25 April 1992  | 26 June 1993  | 10 September 1994  | CFB Halifax  | Active in service
Winnipeg | FFH 338  | 20 March 1993  | 25 June 1994  | 23 June 1996  | CFB Esquimalt  | Active in service
Charlottetown | FFH 339  | 18 December 1993  | 1 October 1994  | 9 September 1995  | CFB Halifax  | Active in service
St. John's | FFH 340  | 24 August 1994  | 26 August 1995  | 26 June 1996  | CFB Halifax  | Active in service
Ottawa | FFH 341  | 29 April 1995  | 31 May 1996  | 28 September 1996  | CFB Esquimalt  | Active in service

## See also

[edit]

* Canada portal

* List of frigate classes
* List of naval ship classes in service

## Notes

[edit]

1. ^ The /70 after the calibre denotes the length of the gun. This means that the length of the gun barrel is 70 times the bore diameter.

## References

[edit]

1. ^ Macpherson & Barrie 2002, p. 289
2. ^ a b Gunn, Andrea (28 November 2016). "Irving finishes frigate refits for navy". The Chronicle Herald. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
3. ^ "Halifax-class modernization and frigate life extension". Government of Canada. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
4. ^ Ministry of National Defence (28 June 2024). "Construction Begins for Canada's New Warship Fleet – the River Class Destroyers" (Press release). Government of Canada. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
5. ^ "Davie Shipyard Begins Halifax-Class Frigate Mid-Life Refit Program". Naval News. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
6. ^ a b Milner 2010, p. 284
7. ^ a b c d e Macpherson & Barrie 2002, p. 291
8. ^ a b Gardiner, Chumbley & Budzbon 1995, p. 47
9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Saunders 2004, p. 90
10. ^ Waller, Rob (March 2017). "Commander Task Group Habitability – Executing Innovation and Ingenuity in a Constrained Space" (PDF). Maritime Engineering Journal (82) (Special ed.): 27–28\. ISSN 0713-0058. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
11. ^ a b c d Arthurs, Kevin (September 2014). "Value Propositions and NSPS: A Canadian Success Story?" (PDF). Maritime Security Occasional Paper. 17. Centre for the Study of Security and Development, Dalhousie University: 53–57. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
12. ^ Thorsteinson, Janet (Spring 2009). "Canadian Naval Technology Earns Global Sales: In the Beginning was the Canadian Patrol Frigate" (PDF). Canadian Naval Review. 5 (1). Mulroney Institute of Government, St. Francis Xavier University: 25–27\. ISBN 978-1-935352-45-7. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
13. ^ a b Hunt, Kevin (September 1987). "Naval Engineering Accomplishments in Canada" (PDF). Maritime Engineering Journal: 12–20\. ISSN 0713-0058.
14. ^ "Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class Frigates Modernization and Life Extension Program". Navy Recognition. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
15. ^ a b c Wilson, Carla (28 April 2016). "Navy marks end of frigate upgrades". Times Colonist. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
16. ^ Pugliese, David (25 January 2010). "Navy says no to buying American: U.S. restrictions on technology can lead to delays". The Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 25 January 2010.[dead link]
17. ^ a b "Halifax-class Modernization / Frigate Life Extension". National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces. Archived from the original on 17 February 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
18. ^ Haun, Eric (29 April 2016). "Canadian Navy Frigate Refit Program Completed". Marine Link. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
19. ^ Withers, Paul (29 November 2016). "'On time, under budget:' Navy marks end of $4.3B frigate modernization". CBC News. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
20. ^ "Lockheed Martin Canada Announces Team to Pursue Halifax Class Modernization Program". Ottawa, Ontario. Canadian News Wire. 11 April 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
21. ^ Pugliese, David (19 January 2009). "L-3 to supply platform management system to Halifax-class frigates". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
22. ^ Mallett, Peter (16 March 2023). "Upgraded missiles to better defend ships against air attacks". Government of Canada. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
23. ^ "Canada achieves IOC for ESSM Block 2 aboard Halifax-class frigates". Naval News. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
24. ^ Rands, Chris; Zimonjic, Peter (8 April 2016). "Royal Canadian Navy fires 1st sea-to-shore precision Harpoon missile". CBC News. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
25. ^ "Naval Weapons Systems". BAE Systems. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
26. ^ "NRWS: Naval Remote Weapon Station for Halifax class Frigates and Tribal Destroyers – MERX Letters of Interest/Industry Day". Retrieved 8 August 2013.
27. ^ "Company Overview of Raytheon Canada Limited". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
28. ^ Meunier, Michel (2020). Boilard, David (ed.). "Update – Frigate Mid-life Refit Diesel Generator Replacement" (PDF). Maritime Engineering Journal (90): 14–17\. ISSN 0713-0058. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
29. ^ "Hewitt Equipment to replace Canadian Halifax-class frigates' generators". naval-technology.com. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
30. ^ "Halifax-Class Canadian Patrol Frigate" (PDF). Royal Canadian Navy. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
31. ^ "Canada & Holland Order 17 SIRIUS Shipboard Long-Range IRST Sensors". Defense Industry Daily. 26 April 2006. Retrieved 26 April 2006.
32. ^ "Lockheed Martin says critical design review on Frigate upgrade reached". Defence Watch. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
33. ^ "Saab Sea Giraffe Radar selected for Canada's Halifax-class frigates". Naval News. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
34. ^ Pugliese, David (3 July 2009). "Canadian Frigate Modernization to Include Thales Smart-S Mk2 Radar". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
35. ^ "NSC Radars for Canadian Navy frigate modernization program" (Press release). Raytheon-Anschuetz. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
36. ^ "Raytheon Anschütz delivers navigation radars for Canada's Halifax-class frigates". naval-technology.com. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
37. ^ Pugliese, David (3 April 2009). "More Information on Softkill System for Halifax-Class Frigates". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on 17 February 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
38. ^ "Elbit Systems awarded $55 million Lockheed Martin contract to Supply Electronic Warfare Equipment for Canadian Navy Frigate Upgrade Program" (DOC) (Press release). Haifa, Israel: Elbit systems. 7 May 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
39. ^ Pugliese, David (3 April 2009). "Rheinmetall Wins Contract for Halifax Class ECM Systems". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
40. ^ a b Hunt, Kevin (Fall 2018). "Wideband Global SATCOM and its Integration into the Royal Canadian Navy" (PDF). Maritime Engineering Journal. 88: 13–18\. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.

## Sources

[edit]

* Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen; Budzbon, Przemysław, eds. (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 978-1-55750-132-5.
* Macpherson, Ken; Barrie, Ron (2002). The Ships of Canada's Naval Forces 1910–2002 (Third ed.). St. Catharines, Ontario: Vanwell Publishing. ISBN 978-1-55125-072-4.
* Milner, Marc (2010). Canada's Navy: The First Century (Second ed.). Toronto: University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-0-8020-9604-3.
* Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2004). Jane's Fighting Ships 2004–05. Alexandria, Virginia: Jane's Information Group Inc. ISBN 978-0-7106-2623-3.

## External links

[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Halifax class frigates.

* Canadian Navy of Yesterday & Today
* Mk-48 Vertical Launching System (VLS)
* Listing of FELEX changes Archived 13 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine

Official ship websites:

* Canadian Navy website – official site
* Halifax-class frigates – official site

* v
* t
* e

Halifax-class frigates

* Halifax
* Vancouver
* Ville de Québec
* Toronto
* Regina
* Calgary
* Montréal
* Fredericton
* Winnipeg
* Charlottetown
* St. John's
* Ottawa

* Preceded by: Prestonian class
* Followed by: River class

* List of frigates of the Royal Canadian Navy

* v
* t
* e

Royal Canadian Navy

Components|

* Maritime Forces Atlantic
* Maritime Forces Pacific
* Naval Reserve

Bases|

* CFB Esquimalt
* CFB Halifax
* CFS St. John's
* Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges
* NRS Aldergrove
* NRS Newport Corner
* NRS Mill Cove

Ships|

| Information|

* Ships
* Current fleet
* Historic fleet
* His Majesty's Canadian Ship

|

Halifax-class frigates|

* HMCS Halifax (FFH 330)
* HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331)
* HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH 332)
* HMCS Toronto (FFH 333)
* HMCS Regina (FFH 334)
* HMCS Calgary (FFH 335)
* HMCS Montréal (FFH 336)
* HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337)
* HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338)
* HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339)
* HMCS St. John's (FFH 340)
* HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341)

Victoria-class submarines|

* HMCS Victoria (SSK 876)
* HMCS Windsor (SSK 877)
* HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878)
* HMCS Chicoutimi (SSK 879)

Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel|

* HMCS Harry DeWolf
* HMCS Margaret Brooke
* HMCS Max Bernays
* HMCS William Hall

Kingston-class coastal defence vessels|

* HMCS Kingston (MM 700)
* HMCS Glace Bay (MM 701)
* HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702)
* HMCS Edmonton (MM 703)
* HMCS Shawinigan (MM 704)
* HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705)
* HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706)
* HMCS Goose Bay (MM 707)
* HMCS Moncton (MM 708)
* HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709)
* HMCS Brandon (MM 710)
* HMCS Summerside (MM 711)

Orca-class patrol vessels|

* CFAV Orca (PCT 55)
* CFAV Raven (PCT 56)
* CFAV Caribou (PCT 57)
* CFAV Renard (PCT 58)
* CFAV Wolf (PCT 59)
* CFAV Grizzly (PCT 60)
* CFAV Cougar (PCT 61)
* CFAV Moose (PCT 62)

Naval Reserve Divisions|

* HMCS Brunswicker
* HMCS Cabot
* HMCS Carleton
* HMCS Cataraqui
* HMCS Champlain
* HMCS Chippawa
* HMCS d'Iberville
* HMCS Discovery
* HMCS Donnacona
* HMCS Griffon
* HMCS Hunter
* HMCS Jolliet
* HMCS Malahat
* HMCS Montcalm
* HMCS Nonsuch
* HMCS Prevost
* HMCS Queen
* HMCS Queen Charlotte
* HMCS Radisson
* HMCS Scotian
* HMCS Star
* HMCS Tecumseh
* HMCS Unicorn
* HMCS York

Project Resolve|

MV Asterix

Future procurement|

* River-class destroyers
* Protecteur-class auxiliary vessel

Aircraft (RCAF)|

* List of aircraft of the Royal Canadian Navy
* CP-140 Aurora
* CP-140A Arcturus
* CH-148 Cyclone

History|

* History of the Royal Canadian Navy
* Military History of Canada

Units|

* Naval Security Team
* ‎Naval Tactical Operations Group

Leadership|

* Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
* Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

* Category
* WikiProject
* Canada portal

*[CTG]: Commander Task Group
*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template