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Canada Could Gain 35% Weapons Value Under SAFE Initiative

12/2/2025

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The SAFE initiative allows third countries to account for up to 35% of a weapons system's value.
Canada could receive a larger share for a fee, depending on economic factors.
Negotiations addressed intellectual property control and restrictions on non-EU inputs for drones and missile-defense systems.
Talks with the United Kingdom recently collapsed, while all 19 participating EU countries submitted spending plans for low-interest SAFE loans.

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Story summary

The SAFE initiative allows third countries to account for up to 35% of a weapons system's value.
Canada could receive a larger share for a fee, depending on economic factors.
Negotiations addressed intellectual property control and restrictions on non-EU inputs for drones and missile-defense systems.
Talks with the United Kingdom recently collapsed, while all 19 participating EU countries submitted spending plans for low-interest SAFE loans.