by Two navy ships left Halifax this morning on an overseas mission to West Africa.
The military says the 92 sailors on HMCS Glace Bay and HMCS Moncton are deploying on Operation Projection 2023.
It says during the Operation, they’ll carry out exercises, engagements and port visits with allies and partners.
They’ll also participate in Exercise Obangame Express.
National Defence says the multi-national exercise will focus on counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, and counter-smuggling operation and engagements.