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South Korea’s bold arms deal challenges US grip on Canada’s defense
- South Korean defense companies proposed a $20 billion to $24 billion deal in 2025 to modernize Canada’s military with submarines, artillery, and armored vehicles.
- This offer follows growing strains in US-Canada relations marked by tariffs, restrictive US arms agreements, and Canadian concerns over dependence on American technology.
- The proposal includes Hanwha’s K9 howitzers and K21 vehicles, both offering advanced capabilities, affordability, and NATO compatibility suited to Canada’s diverse terrain and defense needs.
- Canadian officials cite South Korea’s reliable delivery, flexible maintenance, and full technology access, with Prime Minister Mark Carney stressing the need to diversify defense partnerships.
- This potential pivot could shift Canada’s strategic autonomy, challenging the US’s traditional dominance and encouraging other allies to consider alternative defense providers.
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HD Hyundai, Hanwha join forces for $17.4b Canadian submarine bid
Korea’s leading shipbuilders have teamed up to pursue a Canadian submarine project estimated to be worth up to 24 billion Canadian dollars ($17.4 billion), easing their long-standing rivalry in the special shipbuilding sector, industry sources said Wednesday. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean, two of Korea’s largest shipyards, jointly submitted a proactive proposal to the Canadian government in March for the project, which aims to add…
Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions, Asian Defense Giants Pitch Ambitious Military Deal To Ottawa Worth $24B
Amid a deteriorating US-Canada relationship, South Korean defense firms are sensing great opportunities. Industry leaders like Hanwha Defense and Hyundai Heavy Industries have presented Ottawa with an ambitious proposal valued between US$20 billion and US$24 billion to modernize Canada’s depleting armed forces. The proposal includes supplying the Canadian armed forces with submarines, artillery systems, and […]
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