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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

Canada strikes radar system deal with Australia to defend Arctic as it shifts away from US reliance

Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, announced a C$6bn (£3.2bn) deal with Australia to develop a military radar system in the Arctic capable of detecting hypersonic missiles amid increasing security threats from the Donald Trump administration.

Mr Carney warned that Canada’s adversaries were “increasingly emboldened” while its closest ally, the US, was shifting priorities.

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