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Canada's army is preparing a sweeping reorganization just as the National Defence Department moves to finalize its mobilization plan. Senior commanders warn the current force is ill suited to a more d...

Canada’s new defence industrial strategy sets ambitious targets to rebuild military readiness and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, aiming to award 70 per cent of defence contracts to Canadian fir...

Canada's Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will receive its first of four new Airbus A330 air tankers by late 2027, critical for extending fighter jet patrols in the Arctic. The procurement includes nine aircraft purchased for $3.6 billion, with three used jets already operational for passenger transport and one undergoing refit for the prime minister's security. The new tankers will replace aging Airbus A310s, which are set to retire by 2030. These wide-body jets provide essential aerial refuelling capabilities for CF-18s and upcoming F-35 fighter jets, enabling prolonged missions over Canada's northern territories. The first new-build tanker is currently in testing, while others are in production in France. The RCAF plans full operational capability by 2032-33, with new facilities being built in Trenton and Edmonton. Security upgrades for the PM's aircraft include missile-defense systems, reflecting growing concerns about threats to high-profile military assets.

Canada has been chosen to host the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a NATO-linked institution aimed at facilitating defence and security funding for both NATO and non-NATO countries. Potential host cities include Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, promising hundreds of jobs in finance, research, and analysis. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s broader foreign policy strategy, which emphasizes the role of middle powers and 'variable geometry' multilateralism—collaborating flexibly based on the issue or mission at hand. Canada’s policy seeks to reduce dependency on the United States, especially in light of the unpredictability of the Trump administration, and includes measures such as retaliatory tariffs, expanded trade diversification, increased military spending, and a Defence Industrial Strategy. The government faces challenges in aligning spending priorities, meeting NATO targets of five per cent of GDP, and addressing defence needs across Canada’s three oceans and the Arctic. Additionally, updates to the national security strategy, intelligence priorities, and defence policy are essential to guide resource allocation, strategic autonomy, and risk management. Carney’s approach underlines the importance of clear communication with the public and political stakeholders to ensure understanding of the rationale behind defence and security investments, reflecting a shift toward preparing Canada for a more uncertain global landscape.

The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body that works on Canada-U.S. defence initiatives, claiming Canada has failed to meet its commitments on defence spending.

Windsor, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2026) - Coastal Defence Systems Inc. (CDSI), Atlantic Canada's only Indigenous-owned defence drone company, today announced two significant additions to its leadership team. David L. MacDonald, CD2, a retired senior Canadian Armed Forces officer with 25 years of operational and RPAS (drone) experience, joins CDSI as Drone Expert and Business & Military Liaison. Ryan Groom, a veteran software developer, cybersecurity specialist, and mixed-reality...

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