US EditionCanada’s new prime minister announces Australian radar purchase while visiting edge of Arctic Circle
- Canada has formalized a $6.5 billion deal to acquire an Australian military radar system, as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
- The radar system will enhance Canada's defense capabilities and cooperation with the US through NORAD, as noted by Carney.
- Concern over increasing threats from adversaries like Russia and China was raised by Carney during the announcement.
- The purchase aims to enable Canada to respond faster to air and maritime threats in the Arctic region, according to Carney.
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