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Canada applies to join UK-led JEF in key step for European defense
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force. Carney and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed defense industry cooperation, as well as artificial intelligence and online security.
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Canada’s application to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) was announced as a step by the two countries to expand defense cooperation with partners in Europe.
The office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Carney had formally applied for Canada to join the JEF. The office also said that the United Kingdom’s support had been welcomed.
The application was announced after Carney met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the United Kingdom. The two leaders discussed options for strengthening the long-standing defense relationship between their countries.
Current JEF members
The Joint Expeditionary Force consists of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
GCAP and online security on the agenda
According to Carney’s office, the meeting also addressed opportunities for cooperation in the defense industry במסגרת the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). Canada joined the GCAP as an observer in July this year.
The UK Prime Minister’s Office announced that the leaders exchanged views on the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence and the challenges it brings. It emphasized the importance of governments and the technology sector working together to address shared concerns and protect online security.
Burnham also welcomed Canada becoming the first observer country to join the GCAP this summer.
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