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An astute move by Prime Minister Carney... and Conservatives are out there trying to make Canadians believe Trump when he says dealing with a Liberal government will be easier?

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abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/can…


Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald Trump

For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia's world-leading JORN radar technology to the United States, but after Donald Trump's return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt.
Andrew Greene (ABC News)
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Of note is that the project and funding are not new, they were announced a couple of years ago. I think the specific vendor (Australia) may be new as the I can't find reference to that before now.

canada.ca/en/department-nation…

Fact sheet: Funding for Continental Defence and NORAD Modernization - Canada.ca

NORAD modernization is a long term project and these funds will support NORAD and the Canadian Armed Forces’ ability to protect Canadians against new and emerging military threats to Canada and North America more broadly.
www.canada.ca
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