CANADA Defies TRUMP, Kills F-35 Deal, Turns to Europe: Annexation Plans ...

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CANADA Defies TRUMP, Kills F-35 Deal, Turns to Europe: Annexation Plans Still on the Table?

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prime minister on Friday March 14th

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replacing Justin Trudeau after his

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nearly decade long leadership in his

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first speech Carney firmly addressed the

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contentious issue of Canada's

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relationship with the United States He

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emphatically stated that Canada would

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never become part of the United States

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calling such Notions absurd Carney

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declared we will never ever in any way

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shape form part of United States America

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is not Canada he dismissed US senator

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Marco Ruby assertion that Canada would

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Faire better economically as the 51st

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state of America labeling it crazy

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Carney emphasized that Canada is

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fundamentally distinct from its Southern

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neighbor while taking a strong stance

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against the idea of annexation Carney

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also expressed hope for collaboration

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with the Trump Administration however he

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didn't shy away from criticizing the US

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president he labeled Trump a threat to

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Canadian families workers and businesses

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Carney warned they covet resources water

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land Nation if they were to succeed they

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would obliterate our way of life

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referring to the US historically one of

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Canada's closest

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allies in a startling development that

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underscores the escalating tensions

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between Canada and the United States the

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ministry of Defense has made a shocking

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announcement that goes far beyond the

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ongoing tariff disputes defense minister

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Bill Blair revealed late Friday that

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Canada is actively exploring

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alternatives to the us-built F-35

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stealth fighter and pl tends to engage

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in discussions with rival aircraft

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manufacturers this Revelation comes just

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hours after Blair's reappointment to his

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position in prime minister Mark carne's

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newly formed cabinet the decision to

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reconsider the $19 billion purchase of

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88 F35 Jets a contract signed with

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Lockheed Martin in June 2023 reflects

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the deepening Rift between the two North

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American Allies Blair indicated that

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while Canada has already committed funds

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for the first 16 f-35s scheduled for

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delivery next year year the government

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is now examining whether all of the

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fighter jets need to be

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f-35s the announcement follows

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Portugal's recent decision to abandon

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its F-35 acquisition plans adding to the

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growing uncertainty surrounding the

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fighter jet program Among Us allies

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Portugal's decision to abandon its F-35

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acquisition plans has indeed added to

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the growing uncertainty surrounding the

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fighter jet program Among Us

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allies on March 14th Portuguese defense

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minister Nuno Melo announced the

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cancellation of plans to purchase

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American F-35 fighter jets to replace

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the country's aging Fleet of

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f-16s the Portuguese decision was

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primarily driven by concerns over US

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president Donald Trump's foreign policy

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and its potential impact on NATO allies

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Milo cited the unpredictability of the

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us as a key factor stating the recent

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position of the United States in the

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context of NATO must make us think about

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the best options he expressed wor

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worries that Trump could impose

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restrictions on its use maintenance

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components and operational capability of

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the

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f-35s this move by Portugal is seen as

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one of the first examples of Trump's

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policies directly impacting a potential

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lucrative arms deal the decision has

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raised questions about whether other

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NATO allies might reconsider their F-35

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purchases in light of the current

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geopolitical

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climate this unexpected move by the

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Canadian government highlights the

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profound impact of the current political

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climate on Military procurement

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decisions it also raises questions about

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the future of Canada's air defense

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capabilities and its strategic

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relationship with the United States in

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an increasingly complex geopolitical

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landscape the reconsideration of the

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F-35 purchase comes amid Rising tensions

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between Canada and the United States

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particularly due to the ongoing tariff

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dispute and threats from president

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Donald Trump the Canadian government is

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examining whether they need all of the

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fighter jets to be

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f35s with Blair suggesting that the

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first batch of f-35s might be accepted

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while the remainder of the fleet could

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be made up of aircraft from European

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suppliers key points to note Canada

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signed a $19 billion contract with

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Lockheed Martin in June 2023 to purchase

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88 F35 Jets the country has already put

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down money for the first 16 war planes

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due for delivery early next year the

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Saab j39 grien a Swedish built

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multi-roll fighter aircraft has been

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considered as a potential alternative to

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the F-35 in Canada's fighter jet

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procurement process developed by Saab AB

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a prominent Aerospace and defense

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company founded in 1937 the gpin is

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renowned for its versatility and cost

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Effectiveness the latest iteration the

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grepon EF also referred to as gpen NG or

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super Gripen boasts impressive

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specifications it achieves a maximum

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speed of approximately 2,130 kmph or

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Mach 2 and has a ferry range of around

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3,200 km with a service ceiling reaching

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up to

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15,24 M the griin design incorporates a

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delta wing Canard configuration

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enhancing its maneuverability a notable

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feature is its capability to operate

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from makeshift runways including regular

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roads allowing for flexible deployment

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in various environments equipped with

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Advanced integrated avionic the grien E

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features a redesigned cockpit

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emphasizing human machine collaboration

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enhancing pilot situational awareness

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and control its Armament includes the

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capacity to carry six air-to-air

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missiles in standard configuration and

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is integrated with Advanced Weaponry

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such as the meteor missile providing

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robust combat capabilities Saab AB

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established in 1937 initially focused on

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developing and Manufacturing combat

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aircraft over the decade ades it has

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expanded its portfolio to include a wide

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range of military and civilian products

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such as missiles and electronic defense

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systems the company has a global

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presence serving numerous countries and

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maintaining a strong reputation in the

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defense

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industry in the context of Canada's

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fighter jet procurement the grippin was

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evaluated as an alternative to the F-35

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Saab offered to build the griin in

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Canada providing full transfer of

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technology and integration capability to

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ensure interoperability with US military

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systems the grip and E was also

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highlighted for its suitability in

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Arctic conditions aligning with Canada's

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operational environment however in

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January 2023 Canada finalized a contract

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to procure 88

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f35s concluding the evaluation process

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Canada's defense industry is a pivotal

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component of its National Security

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framework encompassing a diverse range

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of domestic companies that contribute

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significantly to the country's military

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capabilities according to the state of

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Canada's defense industry 2024 report

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the sector employs over 64,000 Canadians

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and generates approximately 10 billion

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Canadian dollars in annual revenues with

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exports accounting for roughly 60% of

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this figure several prominent Canadian

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firms play crucial roles in the defense

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sector General Dynamics land systems

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Canada based in Ontario specializes in

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the production of armored vehicles

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notably the lav6 which serves as a

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Cornerstone of the Canadian Army's Fleet

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CAE Inc headquartered in Montreal is

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renowned for its simulation Technologies

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and Training Services catering to both

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military and civilian Aviation sectors

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mellan Aerospace located in missa

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Ontario provides components and services

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for Aerospace Systems supporting both

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defense and Commercial

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Aviation let's take a quick pause if

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in the Canadian government actively

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supports domestic defense capabilities

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through strategic procurement policies

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the defense procurement strategy aims to

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deliver the right equipment to the

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Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian

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Coast Guard in a timely manner leverage

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purchases to create jobs and economic

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growth and streamline procurement

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processes Additionally the defense

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capabilities blueprint provides

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information about defense procurement

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and Contracting opportunities

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facilitating industry engagement and

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planning Canada's defense procurement

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strategy involves significant

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collaboration with International

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Partners to enhance its military

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capabilities this approach ensures that

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the Canadian Armed Forces is equipped

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with advanced technology and equipment

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to address evolving security challenges

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in Maritime surveillance Canada has

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committed to acquiring up to 16 Boeing

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p8a Poseidon aircraft to enhance its

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anti-submarine and Patrol capabilities

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the agreement finalized in November 2023

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includes 14 multi-mission aircraft with

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options for up to two additional units

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with deliveries slated to begin between

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2026 and

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2027 furthermore in December

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2023 Canada announced a$ 2.49 billion

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Canadian dollar contract for 11 mq9b

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skyguardian drones along with Associated

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weaponry and support systems these

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remotely piloted aircraft are expected

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to bolster Canada's intelligence

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surveillance and reconnaissance

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capabilities with deliveries commencing

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in 2028 and full operational capability

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targeted for

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2033 Canada also engages in

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international Partnerships to maintain

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and upgrade its existing military assets

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for instance in September 2024 the

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Canadian government awarded a two

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billion Canadian dollars contract to

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Germany's KDs Deutschland for the

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maintenance of its Fleet of 103 Leopard

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2 battle

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tanks this agreement ensures the

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sustained operational Readiness of

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Canada's armored capabilities through a

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collaborative International effort

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Canada is not only deepening its trade

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relations with the European Union in

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sectors like energy technology and

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natural resources but is also expanding

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its military collaboration with European

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Defense Industries now let's examine the

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eu's position on Military investment and

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production Europe's defense industry has

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experienced significant growth in recent

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years driven by heightened security

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concerns and a collective ambition to

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achieve strategic autonomy between 2021

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and

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2024 European Union member states

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increased their defense expenditure by

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over 30% reaching approximately 326

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billion EUR in

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2024 which accounts for about 1.9% of

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the eu's gross domestic product this

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surge in spending has invigorated the

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European Defense manufacturing sector

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companies like rhin metal Europe's

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largest ammunition manufacturer reported

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record sales of 9.75 billion euros in

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the previous year and anticipate up to

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30% growth in the coming year the

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company's CEO Armen paper projects that

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Europe's military spending could

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approach1 trillion EUR by 2030 with Rin

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metal potentially capturing 20 to 25% of

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this Market in response to evolving

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geopolitical Dynamics the European

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commission unveiled the rearm Europe

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initiative in March

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2025 aiming to mobilize up to 800

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billion euros to bolster the continent's

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defense capabilities this comprehensive

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plan includes measures such as

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suspending EU budgetary constraints to

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allow increased defense spending

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offering € 150 billion EUR in loans for

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Joint Defense projects redirecting

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existing EU funds toward defense

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Investments and lifting European

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Investment Bank lending restrictions to

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support defense firms despite these

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advancements challenges persist the

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European Defense sector continues to

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Grapple with production bottlenecks

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particularly in scaling up the

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manufacturing of critical equipment like

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artillery shells estimates suggest that

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the eu's current production capacity

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stands at approximately 600,000 shells

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annually which may be insufficient to

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meet escalating demands historically

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Europe has relied heavily on the United

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States for advanced military equipment

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and support however recent shifts in US

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foreign policy coupled with the Trump

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administration's indications of

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deprioritizing European security

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concerns have prompted EU leaders to

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reassess this dependency the rearm

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Europe initiative and the European

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Defense industrial strategy underscore a

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concerted effort to achieve greater

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self-reliance in defense manufacturing

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and procurement while Europe has made

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significant strides in enhancing its

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defense capabilities fully replacing the

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US role in the long-term presents

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substantial challenges certain Advanced

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military Technologies and systems

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particularly in areas like air defense

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and long-range Munitions remain areas

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where Europe lacks immediate substitutes

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for us equipment European Defense

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officials acknowledge that developing

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indigenous Alternatives will require

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time and substantial investment moreover

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Europe's defense industry is

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characterized by fragmentation with

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overlapping National programs leading to

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inefficiencies efforts to streamline

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procurement and Foster collaborative

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development projects are underway but

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necessitate overcoming entrench national

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interests and Regulatory hurdles what do

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