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The South Korean submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrived off the B.C. coast on Saturday in a flashy showcase of Hanwha Ocean's bid to secure Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine contract.

Carney says plane will be key resource for Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic Social Sharing

Germany's bid to build Canada's next-generation submarines promises a massive economic windfall, with up to 50,000 jobs over five years and an $86-billion boost to GDP, CBC News has learned. The proposal ties Arctic defence to NATO integration, while offering major investments in shipbuilding, critical minerals, missiles, ports and energy infrastructure.

Germany's defence minister says submarine maker ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems can deliver four Type 212-CD submarines to Canada by 2036, matching a key South Korean promise by reallocating boats from German and Norwegian orders. The bid also includes billions in proposed industrial investments, turning Ottawa's looming submarine choice into a broader strategic and economic decision.

The federal government will create an independent military honours review board to reassess Afghanistan-era bravery cases, including whether Pte. Jess Larochelle merited the country's highest battlefield decoration.

Germany and Norway are intensifying their bid for Canada's submarine contract, pitching the Type 212CD as part of a shared NATO fleet. The allies have even surrendered production slots to accelerate delivery, highlighting a growing effort to counter South Korea's advantage.

Three top South Korean officials moved to strengthen Hanwha Ocean's bid to build Canada's new submarine fleet announcing a reinforced partnership between the shipyard and Canada's Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association and Algoma Steel.

After months of silence, the Liberal government has formally confirmed Canada's $2.6-billion purchase of 26 HIMARS rocket launchers from the United States. The long-range strike systems will arrive starting in 2029 and mark a major boost to the Canadian Army's firepower.

Ottawa's choice of Saab's GlobalEye surveillance jet has potentially opened a new battle in Washington. Experts say fully integrating the aircraft into NORAD would require access to sensitive U.S. stealth communications technology that has never been released to foreign manufacturers, creating operational, political and technical challenges.

A series of sobering warnings about the prospect of war in Europe have emerged over the last few weeks. Germany's defence minister and senior military leaders say Russia could be ready to threaten a NATO member by 2029. The warning comes as intelligence points to a rapid Russian military buildup, Europe scrambles to rearm and Washington signals it expects allies to stand increasingly on their own.