Tag: NORAD
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Canada’s Contingency Drill: How Ottawa Models a Hypothetical U.S. Invasion and Response
Overview: Why model a hypothetical invasion? Defense planning often includes stress-testing scenarios that may never occur. In Canada, senior government and military planners examine a range of hypothetical threats to assess readiness, alliance dynamics, and policy options. A modeled scenario of a potential U.S. invasion—while highly unlikely—helps establish contingency plans, prove resilience, and refine interoperable…
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Canada Invasion Scenario: Canadian Response to a Hypothetical US Attack
Understanding a hypothetical scenario Military planners and government officials often model extreme scenarios to test readiness, but a hypothetical invasion of Canada by the United States is a purely academic exercise. Such studies focus on national resilience, alliance commitments, international law, and the mechanisms that would mobilize a country in a time of crisis. They…
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Greenland’s Military Footprint: US, Europe, and a Cold War Relic in the Arctic
Introduction: A Cold War Anchor in the Arctic Greenland sits at a strategic crossroads between North America and Europe, where Arctic weather and remote geography meet high-stakes security calculations. The United States maintains a long-standing military presence on the island, anchored by the Pituffik Space Base (often referred to by its old name, Thule Air…
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Arctic Shift: NORAD Commander Warns of Closer Russia-China Cooperation
Overview: A Changing Arctic Security Landscape The Arctic, long viewed as a remote theatre of strategic competition, is increasingly a focal point of great-power collaboration. In remarks highlighted by NORAD’s top commander, there is a growing sense that Russia and China are coordinating more closely in the Arctic region. This shift, described as subtle yet…
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Russia and China Deepen Arctic Cooperation, NORAD Commander Says
New Alignments in the High North A subtle, but important, shift is unfolding in the Arctic security landscape, according to the commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). In remarks summarized by defense officials, the top NORAD leader indicates that Russia—and, to a growing extent, China—are coordinating more closely in the Arctic. While…
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Arctic Alert: NORAD Chief Says Russia and China Geared for Closer Arctic Cooperation
Growing Arctic Cooperation: An Emerging Challenge for NORAD The commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has signaled a subtle but meaningful shift in northern behavior. In the last year, NORAD has observed increased cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic, a development that could reshape security dynamics in the region. While…
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Canada presses ahead with F-35 program as review continues
Canada moves forward with the F-35 plan amid cost review Canada remains committed to the F-35 fighter program, with government officials indicating a stance of “full steam ahead” while a review of the project’s rising costs continues. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck testified before the House of Commons committee examining the auditor general’s report on…
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Canada presses on with F-35 program amid cost concerns and strategic debates
Canada continues with the F-35 program despite rising costs Canada is moving full steam ahead with the F-35 fighter program, at least for the moment, according to a Department of National Defence official who testified before a House of Commons committee. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck told MPs that the government will proceed with the…