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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
France says it can share procurement expertise with Canada as the EU seeks a more autonomous arms industry and 65% European content in defense projects.
- On Monday, French Ambassador Hélène Farnaud-Defromont expressed openness to strengthening defence procurement cooperation with Canada, despite France's push for European arms autonomy.
- France advocates for a 'European preference in procurement,' aiming for 100 per cent European content, though Farnaud-Defromont acknowledged this goal requires time to achieve.
- Much of Canada's defence industrial base consists of branches of American corporations, complicating integration with European defence initiatives and former ambassador Kerry Buck's concerns about NATO.
- In February, Canada became the first non-European partner in the Security Action for Europe program, though only one contract has emerged from the initiative so far.
- Farnaud-Defromont suggested France can help Canada build its defence base by sharing best practices, noting France retains the only comprehensive defence industrial base within the European Union.
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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right0Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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