NATO says the two-week exercise is ‘normal’ and not a result of Russia’s recent air incursions; the exercise involves people and aircraft from 13 countries
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‘An era of increased suicide risk’: Committee tackles veterans’ suicide prevention
Experts warn Canadian veterans are at a heightened risk of suicide, in part because the government is slow to respond to veterans’ needs
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Spain says ‘committed to NATO’ after Trump expulsion threat
NATO has agreed to boost defence spending, but Spain’s prime minister has argued that Spain should meet its capacity objectives rather than fixed spending targets
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With all-or-nothing Gaza plan, Trump turns tables for Israel
Trump says Hamas will ‘pay in hell’ if it does not accept his 20-point plan to end Israel’s offensive in Gaza, win the freedom of hostages
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In conversation: Tim Kaine on Palestine, defence and the future of Canada–U.S. relations
In an exclusive interview, the U.S. senator and former vice-presidential candidate weighed in on Carney’s decision to recognize Palestine, defence diversification and anti-Americanism
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Ukraine’s exit from Mine Ban Treaty complicates Canadian training mission
Ottawa was a key force behind a global anti-personnel landmine treaty. Can it stay neutral as Ukraine withdraws from it?
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Ukraine courts foreign cash for military ‘Silicon Valley’
Kyiv’s strategy is to repurpose basic consumer tech for military purposes — such as strapping explosives to small first-person-view drones that are used to film aerial landscapes or stunts
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Rules of war ‘being shredded’ worldwide: UN rights chief warns
Speech comes days after China hosted a massive military parade and after Trump ordered the Department of Defence to be renamed the Department of War
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Gen Z wants to help Canada — just not with guns
New poll finds Gen Z backs one year of mandatory civilian service in Canada, but not in the army — Canadian Affairs asked them why
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U.S. to cut military aid to Europe
The U.S. is to end long-running military assistance for European countries close to Russia, as it pushes the continent to play a greater role in its own defence