Indo-Pacific Defense Chiefs Gather | Vancouver News

Military leaders from 32 nations converge in Victoria for the annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence conference, where strategy is executed—not debated. Co-hosted by Canada’s General Jennie Carignan and U.S. Admiral Samuel Paparo, this three-day event since 1998 brings together the generals on the ground, not the policymakers. Amid growing doubts over U.S. reliability—highlighted by scaled-back drills with South Korea, a carrier pulled from the Pacific, and depleted missile stockpiles redirected to the Middle East—Canada steps up its regional engagement, especially with Southeast Asia, recognizing its economic stakes. Despite trade tensions, deep military ties between Canada and the U.S. ensure this summit remains focused on shared security, not domestic politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/478b2fbb1aa32e86