[Verse 1] From Ukraine's fields to Arctic snow We're learning lessons as conflicts grow Hybrid warfare shows its face Technology sets the battle pace Cyber attacks and drones take flight Information wars day and night [Chorus] Five lessons learned from current fight U-A-I keeping Canada right Ukraine shows us modern war Arctic defense we can't ignore Indo-Pacific tensions rise Eastern Europe needs our eyes Adapt and learn, stay strong and free These lessons shape our destiny [Verse 2] In Eastern Europe tensions climb Russia tests us all the time NATO allies stand as one Deterrence work is never done Northern borders need our care Sovereignty we must declare [Chorus] Five lessons learned from current fight U-A-I keeping Canada right Ukraine shows us modern war Arctic defense we can't ignore Indo-Pacific tensions rise Eastern Europe needs our eyes Adapt and learn, stay strong and free These lessons shape our destiny [Verse 3] Arctic warming opens doors New shipping routes and resource wars China's presence growing near Our northern passage we hold dear Climate change affects our stance Strategic planning must advance [Bridge] Indo-Pacific waters call Trade routes vital to us all Partnerships across the sea Democratic nations must be free From Pacific rim to northern ice Preparation is the price [Chorus] Five lessons learned from current fight U-A-I keeping Canada right Ukraine shows us modern war Arctic defense we can't ignore Indo-Pacific tensions rise Eastern Europe needs our eyes Adapt and learn, stay strong and free These lessons shape our destiny [Outro] Strategic posture we must build Readiness our forces skilled From these lessons we grow strong Canada's defense will carry on
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