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Politics · European UnionFrance open to defence deals with Canada, envoy states
France's ambassador to Canada stated the country is open to defence deals with Canada, despite its push for European arms industry autonomy. Canada joined an EU loan program for defence projects in February.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCAE secures $300 million US Air Force training contract
CAE Inc. has won a $300 million contract to continue training U.S. air force crews on the C-130 Hercules transport plane. The deal extends CAE's role until 2035, with training to occur at multiple U.S. bases.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionGerman General Carsten Breuer Elected Chair of NATO Military Committee
German General Carsten Breuer has been elected as the new chair of NATO's Military Committee. The election, held in Copenhagen on 19 September 2026, saw Breuer succeed Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. Breuer is expected to take up the role in mid-2027.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomCanada applies to join UK military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineUkraine Defence Minister Pledges Clear War Plan for Loan
Ukraine's defence minister, Yevhenii Khmara, has pledged to present partners with a clear vision and plan for fighting Russia. He aims to bring forward part of a European Union loan to cover a $27 billion military budget deficit, as Ukraine faces critical shortages of manpower and air defences.
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