US EditionCanada in talks with the EU to reduce US defense reliance: AP
- Canada is in discussions with the European Union to reduce its security dependence on the United States, confirmed by a senior Canadian government official.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has instructed Defense Minister Bill Blair to explore alternatives to purchasing F-35 fighter jets, citing the changing environment.
- The EU's executive branch introduced its 'Readiness 2030' security strategy, encouraging member states to source military equipment from European suppliers.
- EU nations must procure at least 65% of their military equipment from EU, Norway, or Ukraine to qualify for new loans.
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