Canada’s new warships will use a U.S.-built command system, sparking concerns about potential risks and loss of autonomy. Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman warns that this decision poses a “real and serious risk” to Canada’s military capabilities.
The Canadian government has committed to spending over $2 billion on the system, despite warnings from defence industry officials about the potential dangers of U.S.-controlled technology. The Department of National Defence confirms that there are no plans to change course, citing a “vital and very significant risk reduction decision” to use the Aegis system.