Canada-India Defence Collaboration for a Secure Future
This opinion piece by Chris Cooter, published in The Hindu, argues that Canada and India are strengthening their strategic defence partnership amid a changing global security landscape. It highlights Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement at CANSEC 2026 that Canada plans to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, having already surpassed 2%. The article details recent bilateral defence engagements, including the accreditation of defence advisers in both capitals, establishment of a Defence Dialogue, joint naval exercises (RIMPAC, Talisman Sabre), and a visit by India's National Defence College to Canada. It also outlines Canada's new Defence Investment Agency and industrial strategy to diversify supply chains, calling on India as a natural partner for co-development and manufacturing. The piece emphasizes cooperation in aerospace, space technology (RADARSAT), and critical minerals, noting Canada's vast reserves of 31 critical minerals including uranium and rare earth elements.
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