Canada bolsters Arctic presence with Australian radar system

Carney said the commitments will strengthen Arctic security, bolster partnerships with Indigenous communities and international allies. — Bloomberg

OTTAWA: Prime minister Mark Carney says Canada will beef up its military presence in the Arctic through increased year-round operations and a new Australian-developed radar system to detect incoming missiles.

The announcement comes as US president Donald Trump pressures Canada to increase its defence spending and makes repeated comments about turning Canada into the 51st state.