Pakistan, May 17 -- Canada is strengthening Arctic defense cooperation with Nordic allies as global competition in the polar region intensifies amid rising geopolitical tensions. Officials said the strategy aims to reduce dependence on traditional security partners while building stronger regional alliances for northern defense. Moreover, the shift reflects growing concerns about military activity and strategic influence in the Arctic.

Canadian authorities have increasingly engaged with countries such as Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland to improve coordination on Arctic security and defense readiness. These nations are working together on military procurement, surveillance cooperation and emergency response systems across rem...