Canada to Send Warships to Indo-Pacific, Defense Minister Says (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada plans to send warships to the Indo-Pacific in two deployments this year, part of efforts to strengthen military ties with regional allies while maintaining trade relations with China.

• Canada plans to send warships to the Indo-Pacific in two deployments this year.
• Defense Minister David McGuinty emphasized strengthening military ties with Japan, Korea, and the Philippines while managing relations with China.
• Canada aims to deepen defense cooperation with Japan, including areas like AI, quantum technology, and maritime systems.