Canada & Elbridge Colby

Canada: Canada is included in the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.

Elbridge Colby: Colby is the key spokesperson for the new doctrine, articulating U.S. strategy.

Canada: Canada is mentioned as part of the European allies accelerating defense efforts.

Elbridge Colby: Colby is the US Defense Under Secretary who confirmed the review's start and outlined its goals.

Canada: Canada>>> is mentioned as investing more in defense alongside Europe, suggesting a broader effort to compensate for potential United States>>> reductions.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, United States — The Pentagon>>> policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States>>> will continue to use nuclear weapons to protect NATO>>> members, even as European allies take the lead on conventional forces.

Canada: Canada is among the allies expected to increase defense spending; NATO estimates combined European and Canadian investment will rise by $258 billion.

Elbridge Colby: Colby, a U.S. undersecretary of defense, laid out the 'NATO 3.0' vision for Europe assuming greater defense responsibility.

Canada: Canada announced new defense spending and submarine deals, and launched free trade talks with Turkey. It met NATO's 2% GDP target and pledged to reach 3.5% by 2029.

Elbridge Colby: U.S. undersecretary of defense; outlined 'NATO 3.0' strategy for greater European self-reliance.