Canadian Armed Forces to Join Largest NATO Exercise in Decades

Published on January 25, 2024

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is gearing up to participate in NATO’s Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024—a large-scale military exercise slated to be the biggest of its kind in recent decades—with the stated aim of reinforcing the defense of Europe. “Canada’s participation in Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER sends a strong message about our ability to operate with NATO Allies and our continued contribution to the defence of Europe,” said Defence Minister Bill Blair in a Jan. 24 release. “Canada remains unwavering in its commitments to defend our shared values and interests, and to be a reliable partner in peace and security.”...

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