Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Canada reveals updated River-class destroyer design with major combat system changes

Canada has unveiled a new scale model of the River-class destroyer featuring major combat system adjustments, as the Royal Canadian Navy refines its next-generation surface combatant to enhance integration, stability, and operational effectiveness. Read full defense news at this link...

Overall, the changes on the Canadian River-class destroyer include the limitation to 24 vertical launch cells, the removal of a secondary missile system, the replacement of heavier artillery, and a consolidation of sensor and mast structures. (Picture source: Canadian Navy)