NATO military spending

Canada’s PM Carney announces billions in defence spending to hit NATO target

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Canada’s PM Carney announces billions in defence spending to hit NATO target

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stands alongside Gen. Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, during a major national defence announcement event at CFB Trenton in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, on August 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday (August 9, 2025) announced a multi-billion-dollar military spending package, affirming his … Read more

NATO leaders agree to hike military spending, restate ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defence

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NATO leaders agree to hike military spending, restate ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defence

NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) on a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked. The 32 leaders endorsed a final summit statement saying: “Allies commit to invest 5 per cent of GDP annually on … Read more