The purchase would allow Ukraine to import services including engineering and integration for communications and interoperable systems.

The Russian threat was first hinted at in an intelligence assessment revealed Feb. 14.

In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Romania has significantly increased its defense spending, allocating 2.5% of its GDP and placing it among the highest spenders within NATO. To maintain its role in enhancing alliance security, the Romanian Air Force has embarked on several fleet recapitalization initiatives.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has said a contract for a purchase of the French Dassault Rafale could be agreed by the summer.

Trudeau's comments emerge after the AUKUS nations revealed they are considering Japan’s accession as a “potential collaborator” in some elements of Pillar Two.

The Navy’s CCA target amounts to roughly half the Air Force’s target unit cost.

Greek lawmakers approved the purchase on April 3. Four of the 35 helicopters will serve with the country’s special operations forces.

Canada has been one of the NATO alliance members that has been lagging on reaching the alliance defense spending target of 2% of GDP.