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The United States and Canada are both racing to rebuild their defense industrial bases, recognizing that future conflicts will be determined not only by military capability, but by the ability to produce at scale. But they cannot succeed alone — and importantly, they do not...
The narrative presents a compelling case for deeper U.S.-Canada defense industrial collaboration, grounded in shared strategic interests and existing frameworks like the National Technology and Industrial Base. The strongest version of this argument—its steelman—highlights real-world examples of successful cooperation, such as joint munitions production and critical minerals investments, while acknowledging political and bureaucratic hurdles. However, the analysis leans heavily on the assumption...