Canadian Forces
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Canada is an ‘indispensable’ ally despite political tensions: U.S. admiralThe commander of U.S. Pacific Command tells reporters military-to-military relations need to stay above the political fray, as relations between Canada and the U.S. remain tense.CanadaSep 2
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Canada hosts U.S., Chinese military leaders at Indo-Pacific defence forumAnnual gathering of Indo-Pacific military leaders comes at a tense time in Canada-U.S. political relations, and while Ottawa seeks to improve relationship with Beijing.CanadaAug 31
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Do Canada’s defence promises exceed results? Experts echo U.S. criticismResearchers said increased defence investments and strategies mean little without a clear national security plan that lays out what Canada's military is preparing for.CanadaMay 26
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McGuinty says ‘things have changed’ with U.S. but defence ties still strongThe defence minister said Canada's strategy in responding to the U.S. was evident in recruitment numbers for the Canadian Armed Forces, which he announced have hit a 30-year high.PoliticsApr 20
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Canada, NATO allies pull military mission from Iraq after Iran attacksNATO’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed earlier Friday that the alliance has pulled several hundred personnel out of Iraq and relocated them to Europe.CanadaMar 20
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Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence ministerDefence Minister David McGuinty announced the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Wednesday, with a focus on making ammunition in Canada.CanadaMar 18
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Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: ministerDefence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while underscoring that position is not going to change.CanadaMar 17
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Tories slam Liberals for not disclosing strike on Kuwait military baseCanada has an operational support hub at the Ali Al-salem Air Base, which also hosts the U.S. Air Force and was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.CanadaMar 12
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Partial remains of 12 Canadian WWI soldiers returned by U.S. museumThe Department of National Defence said the collected remains will be interred in the individual soldiers' graves, most of which are in a cemetery in Normandy, France.CanadaMar 10
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Canada ‘will not be participating’ in Iran war, defence minister saysDavid McGuinty added that Canada has not yet decided to join its NATO allies in offering assistance to Persian Gulf nations that have come under attack by Iran.WorldMar 9
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