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Canada, Australia formalize deal for Arctic over-the-horizon radar system
OTTAWA — Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia. Stephen Fuhr, Canada’s secretary of state for defence procurement, was in Canberra on Sunday to make the announcement with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. Canada has committed to spend more [] The post Canada, Australia formalize deal for Arctic over-the-horizon radar system appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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Al Bawaba
· Jun 22, 2026
Australian-Canadian $1.75 billion deal for radar to be built in Canada
ALBAWABA - Australia and Canada signed a deal for a high-tech long-range Australian radar to be built in Canada facing the arctic...
CBC News
· Jun 22, 2026
Canada solidifies agreement with Australia to buy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system
Canada solidifies agreement with Australia to buy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system
The Next Web
· Jun 22, 2026
Canada buys Australian Arctic radar in A$2.5bn defence-export first
Australia has been refining the same unusual piece of radar for decades, a system that bounces signals off the ionosphere to see thousands of kilometres past the curve of the Earth, and for all that time it kept the technology to itself. On Sunday it sold it abroad for the first time. Canada agreed to [] This story continues at The Next Web
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Canada signed a 1.75 billion export agreement on Monday to build an Australian-designed long-range radar system in Canada. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Canadian Secretary of State (Defense Procurement) Stephen Fuhr signed the first phase of a pact to provide early warning radar coverage from the Canada-United States [] The post Australia and Canada sign a 1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia signs biggest defense export deal
Canada to purchase Australian surveillance radar technology under agreement
Global News
· Jun 22, 2026
Canada commits to purchase Arctic radar system components from Australia
Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia sells advanced radar to Canada in USD1.8B deal
Australia sells advanced radar to Canada in USD1.8B deal
Michael West Media
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia inks $2.5b defence system deal with Canada
Canada will buy Australia's over-the-horizon radar system in the largest defence export deal ever struck by the federal government.
9 News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia signs its biggest ever defence export deal | 9 News Australia
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ABC News
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada
Australia and Canada have signed a 1.75 billion export agreement to build an Australian-designed long-range radar system in Canada
Defence Blog
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia made history with a $2.5B radar deal for Canada
Australia has sold its most closely guarded surveillance secret to Canada in a 2.5 billion deal signed on June 22, 2026, that marks the first international export of the Jindalee over-the-horizon radar technology and the largest single defense export in Australian history, giving Canada a system capable of detecting aircraft and ships approaching from thousands []
Financial Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Overseas pension funds rethink investments in UK housing
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS for 12 Submarines in Its Largest Defence Deal Ever
Canada selected Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 submarines in its largest-ever defence deal, PM Carney announced at CFB Halifax on Monday. The estimated 40-50 billion deal, made with NATO ally Norway, delivers Arctic-capable vessels by 2034 and marks a strategic turn toward European allies.
The Hill
· Jul 13, 2026
US, Iran claim control of Strait of Hormuz after weekend strikes
The U.S. and Iran are both claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the conflict between the two countries, after weekend fighting. In a post on the social platform X Sunday night, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said that it had “completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran” on Sunday...
Radio New Zealand
· Jul 1, 2026
Winston Peters expresses no concern over China's new ethnic unity law
It comes after Australia's government lodged objections with Beijing about the legislation.
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority
Formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz has become Iran’s top priority in negotiations with the US. Tehran says it will not discuss the nuclear issue with Washington until control over the Strait is established. Reuters reported on Thursday, speaking with an Iranian source who explained Tehran is unwilling to speak with American officials []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
AS, Australia gusar China uji peluru berpandu di Pasifik
WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Australian menyuarakan kebimbangan terhadap program nuklear China selepas Beijing melancarkan ujian kepala peledak tiruan ke Lautan Pasifik, yang dilihat sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha mempercepat pemodenan ketenteraannya. Ujian itu dilakukan dua tahun selepas China melancarkan peluru berpandu balistik antara benua (ICBM) ke perairan berhampiran Polinesia Perancis, merupakan pelancaran pertama seumpamanya merentasi ... Read more The post AS, Australia gusar China uji peluru berpandu di Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
NewsBlaze News
· Jun 26, 2026
AI Sovereignty Trap: Australia Risks Trading Data, Power and Water for Digital Dependence
Australia’s AI sovereignty push raises a hard question: national capability, or data centres using local power, water and content?
Euronews
· Jul 6, 2026
Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific
The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.
PravdaReport
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran Vows Massive Retaliation Against U.S. Forces After New Military Escalation
Iran will immediately close shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and launch retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets if it comes under any attack by the United States. For every Iranian target that is hit, at least two American targets will be attacked, Press TV citing security sources. Iran Warns of Immediate Retaliation Any threat will receive a powerful response. Iran makes no distinction between the United States and its partners in the region, the source said. According to the source, the United States will gain nothing from carrying out its latest threats but will certainly lose both the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations on a final agreement.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Australia news LIVE: China tests nuclear-capable missile; Australia signs $1b defence pact; PM in Solomon Islands
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Haaretz
· Jul 13, 2026
Israeli officials see widening gap with U.S. over Iran priorities
Officials say Washington is prioritizing the Strait of Hormuz over Tehran's nuclear program, while warning Iran is preserving its capabilities for a possible future confrontation with Israel
Fox Business
· Jul 11, 2026
US, Canada strike deal to open bridge linking Detroit and Windsor after dispute delayed launch
The U.S. and Canada settled on favorable terms on how to administer tolls on the newly-constructed Gordie-Howe International Bridge. It will open on July 27.
India TV News
· Jun 22, 2026
From Hormuz to Lebanon ceasefire and nukes: What dominated the US-Iran talks in Switzerland?
The first round of technical negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland centred on efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon, keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping, and advance discussions on a possible nuclear agreement, according to a report by Axios citing a US diplomat familiar with the talks.
The Independent
· Jul 11, 2026
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Analysis-How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 8 - Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become a golden weapon to Iran, for which it is willing to risk new escalations with the United States, and is a bigger priority than a nuclear programme for which it accepted decades of sanctions.So central is the issue to Iranian strategy that ships passing the Strait without Tehran's approval were fired upon this week, leading to an exchange of fire with the United States that threatens last month's interim peace deal.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran seeks permanent Strait of Hormuz control in US talks
Iran is seeking international recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz after its temporary agreement with the United States,insisting it should control vessel movements and eventually charge ships for transiting the strategic waterway. The position has emerged as one of the biggest obstacles to a broader U.S.-Iran settlement following the three-month conflict that [] The post Iran seeks permanent Strait of Hormuz control in US talks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out
In a closely watched outcome, Canada on Monday chose a major German defence contractor over its South Korean competitor to build a US multibillion-dollar fleet of submarines, as mid-tier nations increasingly work together in the face of a less reliable United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa chose Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)’s package over Hanwha Ocean Company’s. The move is expected to strengthen ties between Canada and Nato, which is holding a two-day summit...
Sky News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Australia caught in the middle as US-China tensions escalate
News Corp Senior Writer Patrick Carlyon says China's missile launch is primarily aimed at the United States but warns Australia's security is increasingly at risk. “Australia’s place in this was described by somebody as roadkill in the sense that there are much bigger issues here than Australia’s regional security and what’s happening in Fiji with Albanese,” Mr Carlyon told Sky News host James Morrow. “It means China could actually hit the US mainland if it came to it, and I think Australia’s place in it is … our security is critical; if China’s going to set up military outposts on our doorstep, it’s a big deal. “But we’re not the main story here; this is all about the US versus China.”
Washington Examiner
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran hits cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes
An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to announce new strikes on the country. The attack, which occurred early Sunday local time, comes after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. []
The West Australian
· Jul 12, 2026
Australia one of 14 nations to reaffirmed rejection of China’s ‘maritime claims’ week after missile test
Australia is one of 14 nations which have reaffirmed their rejection of China’s ‘expansive maritime claims’ less than a week after a controversial Beijing ballistic missile test in the Pacific.
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 23, 2026
Diaspora affairs minister calls for armed guards to protect Jews abroad
Of Monday's shooting in Montreal, in which a policeman and a Jewish civilian were killed, Amichai Chikli said he had warned Canada's government it was heading down the same path as Australia.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
The United States and Iran each are asserting they control the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
Kyiv Post
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran Completely Closes Strait of Hormuz, Strikes Civilian Vessel
Iran has completely closed the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck and stopped a civilian vessel that allegedly ignored course changes. The IRGC declared the blockade will remain until US “interference” ceases and warned that US regional bases could be targeted if Washington retaliates. The escalation follows Washington’s ultimatum for maritime security and its demand that Tehran surrender its entire 410-kilogram stockpile of enriched uranium, or “nuclear dust,” for any final diplomatic deal.
The Age
· Jun 27, 2026
The towering implications of proposed Melbourne development
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NK News
· Jun 25, 2026
Russia sends Ebola testing kits to North Korea amid new Africa outbreak
Russia has supplied North Korea with Ebola test kits at Pyongyang’s request, according to a Moscow-based government agency, as the two countries expand their cooperation in health care and various other fields. Test kits for the Bundibugyo variant of the Ebola virus had already been delivered to the DPRK, according to a June 19 press []
Fark
· Jun 23, 2026
Canada is going to nuke Canada [Obvious]
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MS NOW
· Jul 12, 2026
U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it considers the strait closed again until further notice after a ship using an “unauthorized route” was struck by a warning shot. The post U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on MS NOW.
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