Canadian defense strategy took a historic turn last week. The old concept meant preparedness for overseas wars; the new emphasizes air power and radar screens for home defense. In Canada's new $1,775,000,000 defense budget, the biggest share (42ยข of every $1) was assigned to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Part of the appropriation will be spent to build and man more Canada-U.S. radar stations in the Far North. One radar network, the Pinetree Chain, is already in operation, and two more are being built this year. The balance of the air force's budget will be used to make...
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