Canada and Australia Partner on $6 Billion Arctic Radar System

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces defense upgrades to bolster Arctic sovereignty and address modern threats as tensions with the U.S. escalate.

Canada has formalized a $6 billion deal with Australia to develop an over-the-horizon radar system for Arctic defense, expected to be operational by 2029.
The new radar system will replace the aging North Warning System and provide early warning coverage from the U.S. border to the Arctic.
An additional $420 million will be invested to expand Canada's year-round military presence in the Arctic, including training and deployment.
The radar system will be integrated into NORAD, reflecting ongoing U.S.-Canada defense collaboration despite strained relations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the importance of Arctic sovereignty and reducing reliance on the U.S., citing increasing competition and threats from Russia and China.