Rubio postpones Japan, South Korean trip
-- Rubio has informed both governments
-- He will attend a meeting between Trump and Netanyahu on Monday
-- The decision was made Wednesday afternoon in light of Gaza developments
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Big milestone for the River-class Destroyer (RCD) project! Full-rate production of the first RCD, the future HMCS Fraser, kicked off in April 2025 and was officially celebrated today at Irving Shipbuilding Inc. in Halifax. https://t.co/AgYFNWunSl
One of the most significant days for Canadian defence in recent memory. Rolling the Coast Guard into the defence portfolio is a major step, one I’ve long anticipated. It aligns Cnd more closely with NATO allies like the U.S. who already integrate similar capabilities
Scoop! President Trump has privately communicated to NATO that America's next top general in Europe will also be SACEUR, overseeing NATO operations. The move allays fears from NATO allies and even fellow Republicans that the U.S. might relinquish its traditional role as it presses European allies to do more. w/@andrew_r_gray@idreesali114@sasilink
New Prime Minister, new Minister of National Defence, same personnel crisis.
We need to see the same enthusiasm for personnel as the one we see for procurement and capability modernization. The hands is in the Cabinet’s, and it goes beyond throwing money at the problem.
Absolutely delighted to be cited alongside my Triple Helix/ @CAGlobalAffairs colleague Dr. @AGFSalt about the issues with the CAF applications portal – by @TouriaIzri
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The photo, titled Wait for Me, Daddy, is one of the most famous Canadian photos of the 20th century.
Seen as a heartwarming photo of sacrifice during war, there is much more to tell about this photograph.
This is the story of Wait for Me, Daddy.
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This morning, @USCanada_Sands spoke to POLITICO about what to expect from today's confirmation hearing for US Ambassador to Canada nominee Peter Hoekstra.
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The Government of Canada announced today that an implementation contract was awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the construction of the River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy. Learn more: https://t.co/tfTxulCu8A
The Honourable Bill Blair has announced Iqaluit, Inuvik, and Yellowknife as Northern Operational Support Hub locations. These locations will increase our presence and responsiveness across the Arctic and the North.
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X-37B Spaceplane Shares Earth Image For First Time As New Mission Details Emerge
The photo was captured during the ongoing seventh mission for the shadowy X-37B mini-shuttle, which has seen it enter into higher orbits.
Story: https://t.co/xMvhaf554T
Are you bored? Do you like reading? Well boy oh boy do I have a little thing for you
I wrote a little something about innovation and mindset shift in @TheHillTimes
Go read it or whatever
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France offered to deploy troops to Greenland after Donald Trump repeatedly signaled he’d like to annex the Danish territory, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in an interview with Sud Radio. https://t.co/7PNEz40Bdy
During his speech, Minister Blair announced a new agreement between Canada and Australia to collaborate on research on emerging missile threat defence. As more advanced missiles are developed, new solutions are required. https://t.co/XFhqryLH0J
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