Sep 17, 2025
Did you know one Canadian helicopter just shifted the balance under the waves?
Meet the CH-148 Cyclone — Canada’s latest anti-submarine warrior. Perched on HMCS St. John’s and deployed with NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), this beast comes with dipping sonar, advanced sonobuoys, lightweight torpedoes, radars, all wrapped into one maritime predator.
It’s not just about tech. The Cyclone extends reach, spots threats farther out, and gives naval commanders more flexibility in a sea full of uncertainties — especially with Russian subs making more and more noise lately.
So yes, this isn’t mere helicopter hype. It’s a major upgrade to NATO’s ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) strategy — and Canada’s resolve.