QSA's Holiday Break in Defence (Issue #11, 2024)
Canada's defence strengthens NATO ties; HMCS Charlottetown returns; border security plan unveiled; NATO's cyber defence support; drone tech in focus.
Start Date: 2024-12-14
End Date: 2025-01-03
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Canada Reinforces NATO Commitment
Minister Bill Blair, during his visit to Latvia and Poland, reaffirmed Canada's commitment to NATO and Euro-Atlantic security. The Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia will be reinforced with 3,000 soldiers by 2025, including 1,500 Canadian Armed Forces members. Canada has committed $5 million to the Drone Coalition Capability Common Fund to support Ukraine's drone industry. These efforts underscore Canada's role in supporting Ukraine and NATO's deterrence efforts in Eastern Europe.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca']
