US EditionSouth Korea’s bold arms deal challenges US grip on Canada’s defense
- South Korean defense companies proposed a $20 billion to $24 billion deal in 2025 to modernize Canada’s military with submarines, artillery, and armored vehicles.
- This offer follows growing strains in US-Canada relations marked by tariffs, restrictive US arms agreements, and Canadian concerns over dependence on American technology.
- The proposal includes Hanwha’s K9 howitzers and K21 vehicles, both offering advanced capabilities, affordability, and NATO compatibility suited to Canada’s diverse terrain and defense needs.
- Canadian officials cite South Korea’s reliable delivery, flexible maintenance, and full technology access, with Prime Minister Mark Carney stressing the need to diversify defense partnerships.
- This potential pivot could shift Canada’s strategic autonomy, challenging the US’s traditional dominance and encouraging other allies to consider alternative defense providers.
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Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions, Asian Defense Giants Pitch Ambitious Military Deal To Ottawa Worth $24B
Amid a deteriorating US-Canada relationship, South Korean defense firms are sensing great opportunities. Industry leaders like Hanwha Defense and Hyundai Heavy Industries have presented Ottawa with an ambitious proposal valued between US$20 billion and US$24 billion to modernize Canada’s depleting armed forces. The proposal includes supplying the Canadian armed forces with submarines, artillery systems, and […]
South Korea Canada Defense Deal Shocks U.S. Allies - American Faith
Three South Korean defense companies, supported by their government, have presented Canada with an unsolicited military upgrade proposal worth up to $25 billion. The package includes advanced submarines, artillery systems, and armored vehicles, aiming to modernize Canada’s aging defense infrastructure. The move comes amid tensions between Canada and the United States, prompting Canadian leaders to consider alternative military partnerships. Acco…
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