SYDNEY -- Canada is partnering with Australia to develop a $4 billion over-the-horizon radar for the Arctic to boost Ottawa's presence in the remote northern region amid souring ties with Washington.
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the partnership overnight after speaking with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. Canada will spend 6 billion Canadian dollars ($4.2 billion) to develop the radar system, which will enable the country to "detect and respond to both air and maritime threats over our Arctic faster and from further away," Carney said.
