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Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Iceland as part of a NATO air policing mission, marking the first time it has led such duties there since joining the alliance in 2024. The deployment comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and as Canada reconsiders its planned purchase of American F-35 fighter jets.

Sweden deploys Gripen fighter jets offered to Canada as part of NATO air policing mission in Iceland amid Arctic security tensions

Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Iceland as part of a NATO air policing mission, marking the first time it has led such duties there since joining the alliance in 2024.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy, setting out plans to strengthen national security, economic prosperity and strategic autonomy. The announcement comes as the government says Canada is on track to meet its 2 per cent NATO spending target this fiscal year and applications to join the Canadian Armed Forces have risen by nearly 13 per cent.

Prime Minister Carney launches Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy to strengthen security, create prosperity, and reinforce strategic autonomy

Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy, setting out plans to strengthen national security, economic prosperity and strategic autonomy.

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