MANILA, Philippines — Canada has identified the Philippines as a “priority partner” under its Indo-Pacific defense strategy, signaling a potential expansion of joint military activities and defense industry cooperation as Manila broadens its network of security allies. The designation comes as Canada steps up regional engagement under a multibillion-dollar Indo-Pacific strategy aimed at strengthening maritime security, supply chains, and defense ties with like-minded countries. At a recent strategic dialogue, Canadian defense policy officer Sara Schlemm said Ottawa is adopting a “build-partner-buy” approach, which seeks to develop domestic capability while co-producing systems with partners such as the Philippines. READ: Safeguarding a […]... Keep on reading: PH named ‘priority partner’ in Canada’s Indo-Pacific defense push