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Small balloon over Utah intercepted by NORAD, says no threat posedNORAD fighter pilots sent Friday to investigate the balloon determined it was not maneuverable and did not present a threat to national security, spokesperson John Cornelio said.U.S. NewsFeb 23
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Canada, U.S. ‘too slow’ adapting to security threats: outgoing NORAD chiefDuring President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa, he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that an Arctic over-the-horizon radar system is expected to be up and running in 2028.CanadaDec 21, 2023
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Trudeau defends Canada’s military spending against U.S. senator’s scoldingAlaska Sen. Dan Sullivan has grilled Canadian defence spending as “incredibly disappointing,” and said “Americans get frustrated when our allies don't pull their weight.”PoliticsJul 27, 2023
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Will Canada’s ‘woeful’ military readiness alienate NATO allies?Former defence officials say Canada's "widespread" military deficiencies allegedly outlined in a leaked Pentagon assessment are readily apparent and must be addressed urgently.CanadaApr 23, 2023
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‘Bad mistake’ to judge Canada’s defence commitments solely on spending: U.S. envoyThe U.S. ambassador to Canada pushed back on the questions raised by a new report that cast fresh doubts on Canada's ability to hit a key NATO spending target.CanadaApr 21, 2023
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Trudeau’s reported NATO remarks a setback for U.S.-Canada ties: former envoyA Washington Post report says Trudeau privately told NATO officials that Canada would never meet the military alliance's spending target of two per cent of GDP.CanadaApr 21, 2023
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Has Trudeau ruled out fulfilling NATO defence target? U.S. report stirs questionsA new report says a leaked Pentagon assessment says Canada's "widespread" military deficiencies are "straining partner relationships and alliance contributions."CanadaApr 19, 2023
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Ottawa must ‘recapitalize’ the Canadian Armed Forces, Anand says ahead of budgetNational Defence Minister Anita Anand’s comments come ahead of the government budget for 2023, which will be tabled on March 28.CanadaMar 21, 2023
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Security to be top of mind during Joe Biden’s trip to CanadaNational security has been top of mind ever since last month's flurry of floating objects exposed North America's aging binational defence system.CanadaMar 19, 2023
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Chinese spy balloon puts ‘sharp focus’ on why Canada must modernize military: MacKayFormer Conservative defence minister Peter MacKay says the incident highlights the need for Canada to amp up military investments right now, not just in the future.PoliticsFeb 19, 2023
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