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National Defence Committee Told Canada Needs to Bolster Space Defence to Meet Needs and Threats

Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN) of May 6, 2024 on Space Defence

Canada is activating a National Space Council (NSC) to provide strategic direction on national space activities including space defence, and in the minds of several companies action needs to come very quickly. In early May, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) released details of the multi-governance structure that will include representation from 20 departments and agencies. The CSA and Department of National Defence will serve as …

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Canada Outlines Strategy for Space Defence in Face of Russian, Chinese Military Posturing

Brig. Gen. Michael Adamson of 3 Canadian Space Division at the Standing Committee on National Defence on April 29, 2024

Representatives from 3 Canadian Space Division (3CSD) and NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defence Command) spoke at the Standing Committee on National Defence meeting on Space Defence on April 29, about a number of concerns in the military sphere. One of 3CSD's aims is to, like U.S. Space Force, provide a coordinated effort for space threats since its establishment nearly two years ago, on July …

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