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Countries around the world spent an estimated $2.24 trillion in 2022 to provide their military forces with the arms, equipment, supplies, technology, and know-how needed to defend their borders and protect their interests. Check out our latest marketwatch blog to learn more about the defence opportunities available to Canadian businesses abroad. Read it today, and seize the opportunity to participate in the global defence market. https://hubs.ly/Q02sCgLG0 #defence #market #CCC

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed its intention to acquire the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer (SPH) from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace for integration into the People’s Army of Vietnam. Vice-Minister of National Defence Hoang Xuan Chien articulated this plan during the ’11th Korea-Vietnam Defense Strategy Dialogue’ convened in Hanoi on April 23rd. The dialogue, serving as a platform for regular consultations between the Vice Ministers of Defense of both nations, underscores their commitment to enhancing mutual defense cooperation and industry collaboration. Initiated in 2012, this bilateral forum has facilitated annual exchanges aimed at bolstering defense ties. Mutual appreciation was expressed for the strides made in defense exchanges and cooperation, with a consensus to intensify collaboration across multiple domains, including maritime security, cyber defense, and defense industry logistics. Moreover, both parties resolved to reinforce cooperation in maritime security, cyber defense, and logistical support. As part of efforts to broaden defense and industry collaboration, the dialogue culminated in an agreement to incorporate the newly identified areas of cooperation into the existing bilateral defense agreement inked in 2010. The Vietnamese official sought cooperation from the Korean government to facilitate this objective. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/dEyw5biF

Indo Pacific version of #NATO? "Asked by a #Chinese military official if he's talking about a Pacific NATO, Austin emphasized the network is a group of countries "with similar values and a common vision of a free and open #IndoPacific." "The outlines of this new network have come increasingly into focus over the past year as #Japan and #Korea and the #UnitedStates have agreed to unprecedented #intelligence sharing of real-time targeting and warning data on missiles. #Australia and #Japan signed a forces agreement. South Korea and Australia have signed important defense deals. Japan gave its first weapons export to the #Philippines. And the defense ministers of Australia, Japan, the Philippines and US met in Honolulu early last month." “With -India, we made historic progress on co-producing fighter jet engines and armored vehicles across Southeast Asia,” he said, adding that the US is “working closely with our allies in the Philippines to feel maritime defensive capabilities and expanding maritime domain awareness across the region.” #internationalrelations https://lnkd.in/guS7P7yf

As the NATO Industrial Advisory Group plenary session kicking off today, read more on Europe's Defense Industrial Strategy in The MOC by Commodore Augusto Conte.

Strengthening Defense Ties: Kazakhstan and UAE Explore New Collaborative Projects The report suggests that Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have engaged in discussions to expand their cooperation in the defense sector. The visit of a high-level Kazakhstani military delegation to Abu Dhabi, which included meetings with senior UAE officials, indicates a mutual interest in identifying new areas of partnership within the defense industry. This development is significant as it showcases the growing strategic relationship between the two nations. By exploring joint defense projects, Kazakhstan and the UAE are demonstrating a commitment to enhancing their security cooperation and potentially leveraging each other's capabilities and expertise. The visit to defense industry facilities in the UAE and the discussions on areas of mutual interest further reinforce the nations' desire to deepen their ties in this critical domain. Such collaborative efforts can contribute to regional stability and strengthen the defense capabilities of both countries. The caption "Strengthening Defense Ties: Kazakhstan and UAE Explore New Collaborative Projects" captures the essence of this news, highlighting the strategic significance of the ongoing discussions and the potential for enhanced defense cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UAE.

"“We are still not joining forces in the defense industry to help our companies to integrate and reach scale,” it said. The report pointed out that “we also do not favor competitive European defense companies.” The report notes that, between mid-2022 and mid-2023, 63% of all EU defense orders were placed with U.S. companies, and a further 15% with other non-EU suppliers. Last week, the Netherlands joined a list of EU members to order big budget U.S.-made F-35 warplanes. Across the 27 nations in 2022, defense research and development spending amounted to 10.7 billion euros ($11.8 billion) — just 4.5% of the total — compared with $140 billion in the United States, or around 16% of all defense spending."

𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀 • 𝘕𝘰𝘷. 17, 2024 | 𝘉𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘩 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘋𝘖𝘋 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the critical role that the deepening defense ties between the U.S., Australia and Japan continue to play in maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific as he met with his counterparts today in Darwin, Australia. The secretary met with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen as part of the 14th Trilateral Defense Minister's Meeting, where the leaders finalized new steps to further enhance defense cooperation and interoperability among the three nations. "Today, more than ever, we're taking concrete actions that will deepen our trilateral cooperation, and the three of us are here to see the results firsthand," Austin said in a press briefing following the meeting. "Darwin is a focal point for our expanding trilateral relationship, and our bond is delivering real security, deterrence and interoperability." As part of the new measures announced by the three leaders in a joint statement following today's TDMM, Japan will increase its participation in Australia-U.S. force posture cooperation activities, including through annual trilateral amphibious training among the Australian Defense Force, Japan Ground Self Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade and the U.S. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin. Read on the Department of Defense: https://lnkd.in/gQHGs7Xy

🔴（Part 1 of 3) 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Will US-India Defense Partnership challenge Pakistan and China❓ October 22, 2024 Sadia Basharat 🌐🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvc5R4Y9 The US-India defense partnership has been evolving gradually and steadily in recent years. From signing foundational agreements like Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), the Communication Compatibility and Security agreement (COMCASA), the Logistics Exchange Memorandum (LEMOA) to recently signing of two transformational deals in August 2024, the trajectory is very much clear. In this connection, the signing of a Security of Supply Agreement (SOSA) and other defense deals during Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to the United States marks a pivotal moment in Indo-US relations, thus paving the way for India to access sophisticated US defense technology, fostering domestic defense capabilities and solidifying its position as a key defense partner. The recent deals like SOSA and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Liaison Officers as well as the ongoing discussions around the Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) agreement epitomize military, strategic and industrial cooperation between the two nations. Strengthening defense ties and shielding and guaranteeing the defense sectors of signatories in times of emergency is key facet of SOSA. It will ensure and enhance the interoperability of both countries, India in particular, as Indian Officers are being embedded in the US Special Operations Command in Florida in an effort to improve communication and collaboration between the two sides. Although defense connections between India and the US are evolving for the last several years, SOSA signifies a step forward in a comprehensive strategic and defense partnership (in particular) to increase supply chain resilience. ❇️（Part 2 of 3) 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Will US-India Defense Partnership challenge Pakistan and China❓ October 22, 2024 Sadia Basharat 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gc2xQbuS ❇️ APPENDICES 1 (See Comments for more Appendices) 🔶🇮🇳 Jaishankar's sharp response on India's BRICS & Quad membership: 'Can chew gum & walk at same time’. So, are some people getting jealous❓ Well, it’s time to get used to Modi’s futuristic flexibility, positioning India as a “Swing State” just like in the U.S. Presidential Election. 26 Sept 2024 🇮🇳The Economic Times 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gZFxEPQ9 🔶🇮🇳 India announces deal with 🇨🇳China on patrolling shared border, sparking hope of better ties Countries described as coming to terms on patrolling Line of Actual Control and leading ‘eventually’ to resolution in decades-old discord Published: 2:00am, 22 Oct 2024 Updated: 2:38am, 22 Oct 2024 Liu Zhen SCMP, South China Morning Post 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gkN3gc-e (See Comments for more Appendices) .

🔴（Part 2 of 3) 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Will US-India Defense Partnership challenge Pakistan and China❓ October 22, 2024 Sadia Basharat 🌐🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvc5R4Y9 Although non-binding, SOSA has so far been concluded with 18 nations, but India’s inclusion in the list indicates that the United States wants to improve defense ties with India to counterbalance its rivals Russia and China in the region. On the other hand, SOSA is raising a red flag for Pakistan as well, as it signals a deepening US-India defense partnership. This development can be described as a geopolitical shift given the fact that India is gaining access to US defense suppliers and technologies which could significantly enhance its military capabilities. At the same time, Pakistan is turning to China to bolster its defense capabilities. In the midst this, SOSA could alter the whole equation, particularly in areas like cyberwarfare, aerospace and artificial intelligence. One must remember that the US has recently significantly increased the sale of military hardware and technologies to India under mutual purchase agreement as a step towards deepening defense cooperation. Some other agreements like RDP, which is still under consideration, are designed to subsidize defense cooperation by eradicating trade restrictions, streamlining the process of procurement, and granting reciprocal market access. The probable signing of the RDP agreement means that Indian defense products after qualifying the requirement of the US Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) would be considered as indigenous under the Buy American Act and could enjoy preferential access to the US defense system contracts. ❇️（Part 3 of 3) 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Will US-India Defense Partnership challenge Pakistan and China❓ October 22, 2024 Sadia Basharat 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gqA6vNJM .

Samuel Associates’ Defence Strategist Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Mark Norman reflects in this issue of Canadian Defence Review on CANSEC 2024 and expresses concerns about Canada's defence strategy. In this issue, he mentions the lack of a clear industrial strategy, insufficient government capacity, and slow processes hindering the achievement of increased defense spending goals outlined in the recent Defence Policy Update. Admiral Norman highlights Canada's failure to meet the NATO 2% GDP spending target and lack of substantial contributions to the alliance, leading to strained relationships with allies, notably the U.S. He warns of potential consequences of inaction in the face of growing security challenges. Admiral Norman also discusses upcoming transitions in key defense offices and expresses hope for improved focus within the government. Despite these challenges, he acknowledges the RCAF's centennial celebration, highlighting the need to overcome adversity. Norman's observations underline the importance of addressing current defense shortcomings and calls for a reevaluation of Canada's defence priorities. ———————————————- To learn more about Samuel Associates and how we support clients working in the defence, space, and technology sectors, visit us at www.samuel.associates. Let us be Your Trusted Defence Advisors. Government of Canada Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada