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    Eine „Eisenkuppel“ für Nordamerika? Talk erhitzt sich darüber

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    1. joe4942 on

      There is growing discussion in Washington about the possibility of Canada and the US expanding their military cooperation in a continental missile shield. US Senator Jack Reed recently stated that Canada’s Defence Minister Bill Blair has expressed interest in participating in the initiative, despite Canada’s decades-long reluctance to join US missile defence. The US is currently planning a multi-faceted upgrade to its aerial-defence system, nicknamed Iron Dome, to detect and defend against sophisticated cruise and hypersonic missiles. Canada’s potential contribution to the project could include ensuring its next-generation sensors communicate with the US system, and potentially installing „defeat mechanisms“ on its soil to take down missiles. The Canadian government has not denied its interest in the project, but officials say they are watching to learn more about US plans and weighing Canada’s potential contribution, with some experts arguing that joining the initiative would give Canada greater say in defending the continent and access to classified discussions about North American security.

    2. Rift3N on

      It’s interesting how ‚iron dome‘ became a household name used to describe any air defence system, even though 99% of the time it doesn’t make any sense. Iron dome was built to defend against low-budget missiles fired by Hezbollah over the Israeli border, it’s not exactly something you’d use against a modern army.

    3. Elissa-Megan-Powers on

      “Canada? Listen carefully: the call is coming *from inside the house.*”

      Iron dome won’t protect us from our biggest threat.

    4. _SleezyPMartini_ on

      i cannot see how this would go over with Canadian voters given that Trump pretty much declared economic war on Canada with the threat of tariffs.

      any Canadian party or politician expressing support for this is going to get defeated.

    5. BIG_SCIENCE on

      Question: If Canada buys American missile defense systems, but then USA decides to invade Canada two years from now. Can the US turn off the Canadian defenses? Does the USA have a backdoor kill switch?

    6. FrontBench5406 on

      I love that Trump is claiming to want to cut spending but also want to just go ahead and spend an ungodly amount of money on a system of defense we dont need for a problem that the US doesnt face. Glorious

    7. yourmomwasmyfirst on

      I don’t think the best way to attack America is to shoot missiles over Canada.

      I think our top priority should be re-gaining American sovereignty, instead of allowing Israel and Russia to direct our foreign policy at our expense for their benefit.

    9. faceintheblue on

      Canadian here. We’re coming up on a federal election where how Trump treats Canada is suddenly the top issue to the point where what looked like a foregone conclusion of a Conservative majority in December now looks likely to become a Liberal win on the strength of anti-Trump sentiment.

      Could there be some Canadian defense policy wonk or pundit prepared to offer an opinion about missile defense? Sure. Is anyone in a position of power on the Canadian side of that decision-making seriously talking to anyone on the American side of that decision-making? I would wager no.

      Most Canadians don’t want to buy produce from the US right now. You think we’re going to strengthen our defensive alliances with a partner who ‚jokes‘ about invading us?

      Nothing on this is going to move unless Canada elects a new government prepared to toady up to Trump or Trump ceases being president.

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