UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-in-talks-about-joining-global-defence-bank-led-by-canadaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. UK explores joining Canada-led global defence bankhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-in-talks-about-joining-global-defence-bank-led-by-canadahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-in-talks-about-joining-global-defence-bank-led-by-canada#u71873Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:22:34 +0000The UK is actively discussing membership in a new global defence bank led by Canada. Secretary of State for Defence John Healey is conducting these talks as Britain weighs its entry into the institution. This move follows a meeting between UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss defence cooperation and AI opportunities. The initiative aligns with Burnham's stated commitment to maintain unwavering support for Nato amid increasing threats from China and Russia.Why it mattersCanada is currently seeking to diversify its defence alliances, including an