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Canada Unveils $32 Billion Arctic Defense Overhaul

3/15/2026

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  • Canada will boost its military capabilities in the Arctic through a multibillion-dollar plan announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
  • The plan seeks to reduce reliance on the United States after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about Canadian territory.
  • It includes 32 billion Canadian dollars to build three bases and upgrade infrastructure.
  • Canada plans to launch hundreds of satellites to bolster defense, but scientists warn of increased space debris.