Security

Canada faces dense defense-acquisition docket as F-35 review looms

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Self-propelled artillery, submarines and early-warning aircraft are on the purchasing docket for Canada’s new government as part of its agenda to strengthen the country’s military. Prime Minister Mark Carney named his new Cabinet on May 13...
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Pacific land force leaders seek ‘positional advantage’ against China

Top generals in the Pacific are aiming to create “positional advantage” using a combination of land forces and maritime assets to counter Chinese military aggression in the region. Some units, such as the Japanese Self-Defense Force, are positioned inside the first...
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Pakistan wields Chinese weapons against India, and analysts take notes

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The outbreak of hostilities between India and Pakistan was short but sharp, including a long-range air battle on the night of May 6-7. One of its most intriguing aspects was the confrontation between modern Chinese and Western weapons....
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Netherlands buys 46 Leopard tanks from KNDS for more than $1 billion

PARIS — The Netherlands signed a contract to buy 46 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from French-German defense firm KNDS for more than €1 billion (US$1.1 billion), following through on a plan to re-establish a heavy armor component for its land forces. The Dutch are...
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