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Canada Boosts Defense with Joint Strike Missiles | Winnipeg News
Canada’s defense spending is heating up as it signs an $800 million deal for joint strike missiles to arm its future F-35 fighters, with Norway’s Kongsberg leading the supply. This follows a major submarine procurement push, with Germany-Norway’s TKMS favored over South Korea’s Hanwha. All this comes under U.S. pressure from President Trump, whose calls for NATO allies to shoulder more burden are finally landing — Prime Minister Carney confirms. NATO members are now aligning to boost defense budgets, strengthening the alliance amid rising global threats and tech advances. Canada’s extended…
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