Canada

Mar- 2025 -

19 March

Canadian Military Plans $5B HIMARS Procurement From US Amid Tariff War

The Canadian military is planning to procure the US-built M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, amid strained ties between the neighbors over tariffs.

19 March

Arctic

North Warning System (NWS) Site BAF-3 is located in Brevoort Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories. This long-range radar site was established in October 1988. The NWS is a joint Canadian-American radar system that provides aerospace surveillance. In Canada, the NWS comprises 47 sites--11 long-range sites and 36 short-range sites -- spanning the Arctic. PHOTO: Courtesy of Lianne Girard

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada PM Carney Announces Deal With Australia to Boost Arctic Radar

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a $6-billion Canadian dollar ($4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defense as US priorities shift.

16 March

Americas

A pair of F-35 Lightning IIs pass under the sun while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway

Staff Writer With AFP

Amid Tensions, Canada Says Reviewing Purchase of US Jets

Canada is reviewing a major purchase of US-made F-35 combat planes amid serious tensions with the Trump administration.

13 March

Sea

Joe Saballa

South Korea Offers Submarines, Military Systems to Canada

South Korea is offering defense systems to Canada to bolster its military arsenal amid Ottawa’s deteriorating relations with the US.

12 March

Arctic

Joe Saballa

Canada to Buy Military Choppers to Respond to Potential F-35 Crashes in Arctic

The Canadian military announced plans to acquire new helicopters to respond to potential crashes involving the F-35 fighter jets in the Arctic.

11 March

Sea

The CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Awards Contracts for Coast Guard’s Next-Gen Polar Icebreakers

Canada has contracted local shipbuilders to commence development of the coast guard’s modern polar icebreakers as part of the government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.

10 March

Sea