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CBC: Canada to ‘significantly’ enhance military presence in Indo-Pacific region, Anand says
New operation will involve annual deployment of an additional warship to the region
Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is committed to the support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, and is reinforcing its military presence in the region.
Speaking in Singapore at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual intergovernmental security conference, Anand announced Saturday that Canada will significantly enhance its military presence in the Indo-Pacific through Operation Horizon.
Anand said the new operation will replace the Indo-Pacific portion of Canada’s existing Operation Projection.
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Update: Canada boosts Indo-Pacific naval deployments, military engagements — Defense News
WNU Editor: China is noticing Canada’s presence …. Chinese military monitors US and Canadian warships in Taiwan Strait (China Daily).