Arctic at a crossroads: Run down on how Canada’s political parties plan to defend the North
Canadians head to the polls on April 28, and as the campaign draws to a close, this is a final
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“Time is crucial now” warns Canada’s defence chief of Arctic threats
In response to a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff emphasized the urgent need to strengthen
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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization’s aerospace
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How do reindeer fly? How does Santa deliver gifts? NORAD answers kids’ Christmas questions
He’s not deterred by wind, or snow, or rain, and he doesn’t file a flight plan, but that doesn’t mean
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Startling video shows Russian fighter jet flying within feet of U.S. F-16 near Alaska
By Mark Thiessen U.S. military officials have released new video of a startling encounter between a Russian fighter jet flying
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NORAD fighter jets intercept Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaska
Fighter jets from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaska on Wednesday. In a
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Space takes centre stage in U.S. Department of Defense Arctic strategy
Facing new threats and growing challenges in the Arctic, the U.S. Department of Defense spotlighted improving space-based capabilities in its
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New Norad commander calls Canada’s defence policy update ‘very encouraging’
By Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new
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White House releases U.S. Arctic strategy implementation plan
Partnership with Canada on North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) modernization are amongst the top security priorities outlined in the
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Vulnerability of Canada’s Arctic a security threat that needs urgent action: report
While Russia and China continue to invest heavily in polar infrastructure and operational capability, successive governments have allowed Canada’s Arctic
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Northerners should be at the table for NORAD discussions, says Nunavut premier
As U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, Nunavut’s premier says he’ll be
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Canadian military says it has tracked, stopped China surveillance in Arctic waters
The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces say they’re aware of recent efforts by China to conduct surveillance
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Trudeau says flying objects brought down over the past week may be linked
‘Obviously, there is some sort of pattern in there,’ the prime minister says after Yukon visit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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Canada’s deal for F-35 jets to help reinforce northern security: defence minister
Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday that Canada would acquire 88 new F-35 fighter jets, saying they would play
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A plan to plug gaps in the continent’s Arctic defence shield faces roadblocks
[Analysis] Despite the ballyhoo that surrounded last year’s announcement, it’s becoming clear that the modernization of North American air defence systems
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