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Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command

The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM; or COMCYBERFAC) is a formation of the Canadian Armed Forces.

CAFCYBERCOM is responsible for cyber operations, cyber force sustainment, management, and development. CAFCYBERCOM also works alongside NORAD, Five Eyes, and NATO.

History

The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command was formed on 26 September 2024. Major-General Dave Yarker was appointed as the commanding officer of CAFCYBERCOM.

In July 2025, Major-General Yarker was in the Philippines to establish cooperation with Cyber Command (AFPCyCom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

In September 2025, CAFCYBERCOM and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces's Cyber Defense Command (JCDC) participated in a bilateral exercise known as MASAKARI 25.

From November 28 to December 6, 2025, CAFCYBERCOM participated in NATO's Cyber Coalition exercise in Estonia.

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