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NORAD Modernization: Updating Continental Defense for Emerging Threats

The North American Aerospace Defense Command has defended the continent for over six decades, but the threats it faces have evolved dramatically since its Cold War origins. Russian and Chinese advances in cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons, and other delivery systems challenge warning and defense systems designed for a different era. NORAD modernization represents Canada's largest defense investment commitment, addressing the gap between aging systems and contemporary threats.