Von der Leyen to head to Lithuania for drone crisis talks

The visit comes after the three Baltic nations sounded the alarm over airspace incursions.

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Europe races to make it harder for Trump to rattle NATO

European leaders tested solutions to NATO’s new problem: how to handle an America that can both anchor the alliance and shake it.

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Snowbirds' future planes will be primary training fleet for new air force pilots
Using the Swiss-made turbo-prop CT-157 Siskin II "will allow us to accelerate procurement, create a larger pool of pilots to be able to fly in the Snowbirds and ensure that we do not end up operating an orphaned fleet of aircraft," Defence Minister David McGuinty said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/snowbirds-future-planes-will-be-primary-training-fleet-for-new-air-force-pilots-9.7205331?cmp=rss
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🧵 - 9/10

Irony alert: The U.S. pauses the border, claiming Canada isn’t doing enough…

…right as Canada is spending more than ever, but deliberately redirecting money away from U.S. companies.

This move doesn’t force Canada to buy more American gear — it gives Carney every reason to buy less.

Self-own. 🤦‍♂️🇨🇦🇺🇸

#Canada #USA #Trade #DefenseSpending #Geopolitics #Procurement

🧵 - 6/10

So what does today’s PJBD suspension actually do?

It signals deep distrust and cuts off a key coordination channel.

Ottawa gets political cover to accelerate the “Buy Canadian” pivot even harder 🇨🇦📌

Result? More procurement dollars that used to go to U.S. firms now stay in Canada or shift to Europe 💸➡️🇨🇦🇪🇺

#Canada #Procurement #BuyCanadian #Trade #USCanada #Defense

🧵 - 5/10

Capital procurement (the “weapons budget”) is exploding as overall spending rises.

Canada is deliberately diversifying:
- domestic builds plus European, UK, and Indo-Pacific partners 🤝
- no longer defaulting to the U.S. 🇨🇦➡️🌍

Major platforms will still involve some U.S. participation in the short term, but the policy is clear: reduce reliance. 📉

#Canada #DefenseSpending #Procurement #NationalSecurity #NATO