Canada faces dense defense-acquisition docket as F-35 review looms
Prime Minister Mark Carney named his new Cabinet on May 13 which included David McGuinty as defense minister and Stephen Fuhr as defense-acquisition chief.
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Carney vows to retool Canada’s weapons sourcing amid Trump threats
The new prime minister has promised to focus more on Canadian-built defense products and shift spending away from the purchases of U.S.-built equipment.
Canada, Finland tout different paths of ‘icebreaker diplomacy’ with US
Canada and Finland are jockeying for position in what could become a large U.S. investment in icebreakers.
Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal
“We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back to Washington.
Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion
Officials said they will start working with industry this summer.
US allies alarmed by leaked group chat about Houthi attack plans
For some U.S. allies, the leaked group chat about a planned Yemen attack casts doubt on intelligence-sharing with Washington.
Facing Trump’s threats, Canada shifts defense links away from US
Trump’s threats of economic punishment and annexation have prompted Canada to forge new defense alliances, particularly with European countries.
Canada awards multibillion-dollar deals for new icebreakers, warships
The federal government announced plans construct two new Arctic icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Scorned by Trump, Canadian shipbuilders flash their icebreaker skills
"What we are trying to do is be a contributor to our neighbors and help them,” one Canadian shipbuilding executive said.
Canadian shipyard in talks to buy US shipbuilder amid trade war talk
Quebec-based Davie looks to play a prominent role in a US-Canadian-Finnish agreement to jointly build new icebreakers.
Can fresh icebreakers break the ice between the US and Canada?
The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, between the United States, Canada and Finland is meant to pool new ship construction.
Slovakia, Brazil discuss military transport aircraft, howitzer buys
Slovakia could buy Embraer C-390 aircraft from Brazil while selling Zuzana 2 howitzers to the South American country.
Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship
The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.
Macron wraps up South America trip with French submarines in mind
France's shipbuilder Naval Group gets top-level assistance for envisioned Scorpene sales to Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
US arms stockpiles strained by Ukraine, Israel support: INDOPACOM boss
Adm. Samuel Paparo cautioned military aid for the countries could hamper America's ability to respond to China should a conflict arise in the Indo-Pacific.
Trump picks former acting attorney general as NATO ambassador
Matt Whitaker has little evident foreign policy or national security experience, making him an unknown to many in U.S. security circles.
Global leaders congratulate Trump, whose victory could roil the world
He has vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office – something Ukraine and its allies fear would be on terms favorable to Moscow.
