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 dependency on the United States and to buy more defense equipment in Europe, as confirmed by a senior Canadian government official.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is reviewing Canada's acquisition of F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin to explore other options, according to a defense spokesman.
- The EU's new security strategy urges member states to increase defense equipment purchases from European suppliers, which may affect Canada’s procurement approach.
- Canada is seeking closer defense cooperation with the EU and preparing to negotiate a security partnership due to the changing geopolitical environment, as stated by Canadian Ambassador Elissa Golberg.
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