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Seaspan Sells Icebreaker Design to U.S. Coast Guard

North Vancouver's Seaspan Shipbuilding will provide its Canadian icebreaker design for six new U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters, marking a major international pact. Read the details.

Trump seeks $1.5T defence budget increase for 2027

Former President Donald Trump proposes a massive US defence spending hike to $1.5 trillion for 2027, calling the current era 'dangerous times.' Get the details on this significant policy shift.

Europe, Canada Unite Against U.S. Greenland Push

European allies and Canada are coordinating a response to Trump's renewed threat to acquire Greenland, fearing a NATO crisis. Denmark disputes U.S. claims of Russian and Chinese presence.

Canada, Europe Push Back on U.S. Greenland Claims

European leaders and Canada's PM Mark Carney unite to defend Greenland's sovereignty after Trump's comments. The strategic Arctic island's future is for Denmark and Greenland alone to decide. Read the full statement.

Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annexation threats

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has publicly urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to cease threats of annexation. Learn about the geopolitical implications for the Arctic region.

Three hurt in polar bear attack in Siberia

A polar bear attack in a remote Siberian village left three people injured. Learn the details of the harrowing incident and the ongoing risks in the Arctic region.

Danish PM Calls U.S. Greenland Ambitions 'Absurd'

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen demands the U.S. stop 'threatening' its ally over Greenland, following Trump's renewed interest and a provocative social media post from a key aide's wife.

Trump aide's wife posts U.S. flag map of Greenland

Denmark expressed displeasure after Katie Miller, wife of Trump aide Stephen Miller, shared an image of Greenland altered to feature the U.S. flag. The post followed a U.S. military operation in Venezuela.

Magnetic North Pole Drifts from Canada to Russia

The magnetic north pole is accelerating toward Siberia, while a different 'geomagnetic' pole has arrived on Canada's Ellesmere Island. Explore what this shift means for navigation and science.

Penguin-like Dovekies Blown Ashore in N.L. After Storms

Powerful storms in Newfoundland and Labrador have stranded dovekies, small seabirds resembling penguins. One rescued bird was safely released back to the ocean. Discover the impact of severe weather on Arctic wildlife.

Defence Industrial Strategy Misses Release Deadline

The Liberal government has missed its promised pre-Christmas deadline to release the new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), leaving industry and stakeholders in the dark. Discover the implications for Canada's defence spending and procurement.

UK's paid military gap year aims to boost recruitment

The UK will launch a paid military gap year program in 2026 for 150 young people, offering training without long-term commitment to address defence recruitment struggles. Learn more about this new initiative.

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