Canada Seeks Defense Partnership with Turkey Amid Global Security Shifts
Canada is actively pursuing a strategic partnership with Turkey to expand defense and industrial ties, as stated by Canadian Secretary of State for Defense Procurement Stephen Fuhr during the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul. Fuhr emphasized Turkey's advancements in drones, counter-drone systems, and autonomous technologies as key areas for collaboration. This move comes as Canada seeks to align with middle-power allies in response to changing global security dynamics. Historically, Canada had imposed restrictions on arms sales to Turkey, but current discussions focus on future cooperation, including potential free trade agreements and defense industrial strategies.