3 d. ago Israeli defence minister directs IDF to develop plan to stymie Iranian recovery

IDF chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the damage inflicted on the Islamic Republic will help advance Israel’s war objectives against Hamas

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5 d. ago Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is weighing whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment. McGuinty says the idea is under “active consideration” by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. Ukraine has […]

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5 d. ago Pentagon leaders double down on the destruction from U.S. attacks on Iran

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s top leaders doubled down Thursday on how destructive the U.S. attacks had been on Iran’s nuclear facilities and described in detail the study and planning behind the bombing mission. In a rare Pentagon news briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, worked […]

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6 d. ago Carney says world is at ‘turning points’ as he touts defence spending boost

Prime Minister Mark Carney said increasing defence spending to meet NATO targets could come with benefits for Canadians, but also potential 'trade-offs.'

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6 d. ago Carney, NATO allies meeting to debate new defence spending target

THE HAGUE — NATO leaders are meeting to debate whether to more than double the alliance’s defence spending target. Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the leaders around the table at the annual leaders’ summit in The Hague, where a proposal is being discussed to increase the target to five per cent of annual GDP, […]

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7 d. ago Carney to talk NATO defence spending hike as summit kicks off

While the main talks on NATO defence spending won't take place until Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to discuss the issue during bilateral discussions.

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8 d. ago IDF targets Iran’s ‘Destruction of Israel’ countdown clock in Tehran: defence minister

The clock was counting down the days until Israel's 'annihilation,' as predicted by Iran's Supreme Leader

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9 d. ago Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments for Canada on security and defence. Carney is being joined on the trip by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister David McGuinty and secretary of state for defence procurement Stephen Fuhr at […]

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9 d. ago Security and defence high on the agenda as Mark Carney attends EU and NATO summits

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister David McGuinty and secretary of state for defence procurement Stephen Fuhr also in Europe for talks

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1 week ago Ottawa considering ’combination of approaches’ to 20% military pay hike

Includes introducing retention bonuses for 'stress trades,' says federal defence minister

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1 week ago Israel threatens Iran’s leader as both countries exchange missile strikes

Israel's defence minister threatened Iran's supreme leader on Thursday following a missile barrage by Tehran that damaged a hospital and other buildings in Tel Aviv.

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2 w. ago Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about move to defence minister’s control

The Coast Guard commissioner said recently that it will be placed under the control of the minister of national defence, but will not be under the Department of National Defence

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2 w. ago European Union leaders say Canada will sign defence procurement pact this month

KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit the administrative capital of the European Union on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission […]

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2 w. ago DND can’t confirm if CAF officials, defence minister invited to U.S. military parade

A DND spokesperson was unable to confirm if any CAF members were attending Army parade, office of Defence Minister ignored Sun's inquires

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2 w. ago Canadian military personnel to get 20 per cent pay hike, defence minister says

The move is part of a $9-billion spending increase that will see Canada’s defence and security budget climb to an all-time high of $62.7 billion annually by next year.

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2 w. ago All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: Industry minister

MONTREAL — Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to jump-start domestic and overseas trade and reduce reliance on the United States. At a speech to Montreal’s chamber of commerce Wednesday, Joly said […]

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3 w. ago Raises, retention bonuses promised for Canadian Forces personnel

The initiatives were outlined Monday during a technical briefing that followed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that defence spending was being significantly increased.

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3 w. ago Liberals considering arming the Coast Guard amid significant pivot towards new security mandate

Carney's office said Monday that the Coast Guard — which currently reports to the minister of fisheries — would shift to the minister of national defence’s portfolio

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3 w. ago Carney to make defence announcement amid push for NATO spending hike

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement related to "defence and security priorities," as the push for NATO countries to increase spending grows.

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3 w. ago Canada reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ as NATO eyes 5%: minister

David McGuinty said the federal government will have more to say "very soon" about its alliance spending commitments and will be "making announcements in this regard."

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