Forthcoming US arm sales changes leave unanswered questions
As Trump administration officials work through a laundry list of possible changes, Canada is retreating from its dependence on US weapons.
Canada is still interested in Golden Dome. What can it bring – and how could it fall apart?
“Those [Golden Dome] conversations are ongoing, and we will only participate if it is right for both parties,” a spokesperson with Canada’s Minister of Defense told Breaking Defense.
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How Trump wants to change American weapon sales abroad
New on The Weekly Break Out: FMS changes and the Munich Security Conference.
What to watch for at World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia
The largest defense conference in Saudi Arabia is set to begin early next week.
Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch
Amid strained relations between the US and Canada, Saab is positioning its fighter as an alternative to American-made F-35s.
Airbus, Singapore gains certification for A330 MRTT automatic air-to-air refueling
An Airbus official added that other countries, including Canada, have expressed interest in the capability.
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New on The Weekly Break Out: Trump's spat with Canada could threaten US military aircraft, and we continue on the global defense expo circuit.
Trump’s threats to Canadian jets raise questions about a key customer: The Pentagon
The Air Force, Army and Navy each fly militarized versions of Canadian airframes, for everything from surveillance to transport missions.
What’s next for America’s icebreakers: 2026 preview
The White House in 2024 and 2025 prioritized rebuilding America's icebreaker fleet. But how long will that last?
With royal push, Sweden pitches Canada on economic benefits of buying Gripen
Sweden's king and queen joined the country's defense minister in visiting Canada this week as part of a broad push that included support of defense sales.
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Lockheed holding steady on F-35 production rate, exec says
“It’s not just a single issue," said Lockheed executive Steve Sheehy. “We want to keep our suppliers at a steady rate."
With $1B and a new shipyard, Canada’s Davie sets sights on Coast Guard’s new icebreaker
“We spent over two years looking at different shipyards in the US and potential acquisition targets,” Davie Defense CEO Kai Skvarla told Breaking Defense in an interview today.
Canada names Hanwha, Thyssenkrupp as ‘qualified suppliers’ for new submarine program
Canada said it eventually plans to purchase up to a dozen new subs, with a reported price tag of $60 billion CAD ($43.5 billion USD), to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's current Victoria-class boats.
2025 Schriever space wargame last to be planned unilaterally by US
This year's game included five "notional technologies" designed to improve international cooperation, such as tools to improve common space domain awareness, according to Space Force officials.