torsdag 24. juli 2025

NATO Ally Shadows China Icebreaker

The Canadian military confirmed to Newsweek that it is "actively monitoring" the Chinese icebreaker Xue Long 2, which was tracked entering Arctic waters from East Asia last week. "The top priority of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is the defense of Canada and Canadians, and we will continue to conduct activities needed to detect, deter, and defend against potential threats in, over, and approaching Canada," the Canadian Joint Operations Command said.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, a government department that is responsible for the country's coast guard, told Newsweek on Wednesday that the Canadian Coast Guard was not following or tracking any vessel beyond its standard monitoring for nearby traffic to avoid collisions.