Tag: Defense Budget
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Canada’s Budget Sets Course to NATO’s 5% Spending Target
Canada’s Budget Signals a Shift Toward NATO’s 5% Target The federal budget released this week is prompting a pivot in how Canada approaches defense spending. For years, the Department of National Defence (DND) has operated in a careening budget environment, often reacting to immediate needs rather than planning for long-term readiness. The new budget framework…
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Trump Orders Pay for Troops Amid Government Shutdown: A High-Stakes Move
Trump Directs Pay for Troops as Shutdown Lingers President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is directing Defense Department officials to pay members of the military next week, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. In a post on Truth Social, he asserted that he was exercising his authority as Commander in Chief to ensure that…
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Canada presses on with F-35 program amid cost concerns and strategic debates
Canada continues with the F-35 program despite rising costs Canada is moving full steam ahead with the F-35 fighter program, at least for the moment, according to a Department of National Defence official who testified before a House of Commons committee. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck told MPs that the government will proceed with the…
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Pistorius in Trouble: The F126 Navy Project Delayed Years
What is the F126 and why it matters The F126 is billed as the centerpiece of Germany’s maritime modernization, designed to replace aging frigates and reinforce the country’s deterrence against evolving threats in Europe’s eastern wake. As the navy’s most ambitious armament project to date, the program promises new levels of capability, from enhanced sensors…
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Sweden’s Military Support for Ukraine: $7.5 Billion Commitment
Sweden Pledges Significant Military Support to Ukraine In a significant move to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities, Sweden has announced that it will allocate 70 billion kronor (approximately $7.5 billion) for military support over the next two years. This commitment was confirmed by Sweden’s Defence Minister, Paul Jonsson, in a statement reported by Reuters. Context of…
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US Congress Approves $892.6 Billion Defense Budget for 2026
US Congress Approves Historic Defense Budget for 2026 In a significant move, the US Congress has approved a defense budget amounting to $892.6 billion for the fiscal year 2026. This budget is not just a record allocation for military spending; it also includes strategic enhancements aimed at bolstering national security and international alliances, particularly with…