RCN Reality Check: A deep dive into Canada's Naval fleet

Using open source methods and comparing the data against figures provided by the Department of National Defence, The State of Things teamed up with independent researcher Steffan Watkins and defence analyst Noah Gairn to give Canadians an unprecedented audit of the Royal Canadian Navy's fleet. Data collected and up-to-date circa August 2026. For a full breakdown, subscribe to my Substack for only $6 CAD/per month! The article gives important context to what has been missing in the big discussions about Canadian maritime warfare. Substack: https://substack.com/@thestateofthingsca Find me on TikTok: @thestateofthingsca On Instagram: @thestateofthingsca Support me on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/christysomos Twitter (X): @TSOTCanada Bluesky: @thestateofthings.bsky.social