{"id":174564,"date":"2024-05-13T20:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T20:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=174564"},"modified":"2024-05-14T00:15:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T00:15:11","slug":"canada-releases-defense-policy-update-to-boost-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=174564","title":{"rendered":"Canada Releases Defense Policy Update to Boost Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>Canadian Defense Minister William Blair today discussed updates to his country&#8217;s defense policy with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p><!--popup--><\/p>\n<p>The policy update was needed because &#8220;the world is changing,&#8221; Blair said, noting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/Spotlights\/Support-for-Ukraine\/\">the war in Ukraine<\/a>, conflict in the Middle East, and rising tensions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/Spotlights\/Focus-on-Indo-Pacific\/\">Indo-Pacific<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Canada will need to make significant military investments to fulfill the policy update, but the increased defense spending will help Canada reach 2% of its gross domestic product to meet its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/\" target=\"_blank\">NATO<\/a> commitment, he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Blair said investments will include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New capabilities and equipment to enhance Arctic and North American security;<\/li>\n<li>Modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command;<\/li>\n<li>Supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression; and<\/li>\n<li>Bolstering NATO&#8217;s defense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blair said Canada is increasing its military presence in Latvia. Also, Canada is hoping to soon stand up a Canadian-led multinational brigade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The accession of Finland and Sweden into NATO will strengthen the alliance&#8217;s security in the Arctic region, Blair said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Canada has no closer friend than the United States. We have stood by each other in good times and in challenging times as close partners in defense and security,&#8221; he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our unparalleled partnerships allow us to maintain stability and prosperity here in North America and around the world,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-pullquote pullquoteCenter\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"quotemark\"><\/span><br \/>\n        Canada is a great neighbor, dependable friend and steadfast ally. Our countries have stood together for over a century, protecting our homelands, building a prosperous North America, upholding democracy and defending freedom worldwide. We&#8217;re proud to continue working shoulder to shoulder with you.&#8221;\n    <\/p>\n<p>    <span class=\"source\">Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Austin said the policy update underscores the importance of defending the Arctic, enhancing cyber and space capabilities, and modernizing Canada&#8217;s defense infrastructure and equipment.<\/p>\n<p><!--popup--><\/p>\n<p><!--image--><\/p>\n<p><!--popup--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I commend you on the DPU [defense policy update] and look forward to working together on implementation.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The secretary thanked Blair for his nation&#8217;s support for Ukraine, including the announcement last month of Ottawa&#8217;s plan for drone production in Ukraine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Besides the policy update, Austin said today&#8217;s talks will include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-list ntext circle\">\n<div class=\"item no-title\">\n<p>        <span class=\"number\"><span>1<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n            The United Nations-authorized, multinational security-support mission for Haiti;\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item no-title\">\n<p>        <span class=\"number\"><span>2<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n            Advancing a shared vision for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region;\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item no-title\">\n<p>        <span class=\"number\"><span>3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n            Updating the positive progress of NORAD modernization efforts, which are critical for the air and maritime defense of both the U.S. and Canada; and\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item no-title\">\n<p>        <span class=\"number\"><span>4<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n            Ways to address continued Houthi attacks on military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Canada is a great neighbor, dependable friend and steadfast ally. Our countries have stood together for over a century, protecting our homelands, building a prosperous North America, upholding democracy and defending freedom worldwide. We&#8217;re proud to continue working shoulder to shoulder with you,&#8221; Austin said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canadian Defense Minister William Blair today discussed updates to his country&#8217;s defense policy with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon. 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