Tag: defence spending

Canada’s Feds Face Historically Poor Record, Tough Tradeoffs in Ramping Up Defence Spending

The Canadian government intends to significantly increase defence spending; however, recent history has shown the feds have struggled to meet capital expenditure targets.


Canada Urged to Raise Defence Spending to 2% of GDP as Once Promised

European nations are boosting defence spending in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it’s time Canada did so too, say defence analysts. The calls also come with trying to address a number of shortcomings the Canadian military faces, especially regarding defending the Arctic. 


CCP Mouthpiece Warns Australia Over Increasing Defence Budget

The Chinese regime’s mouthpiece, Global Times, has criticised Australia’s decision to increase its national security funding by $1.9 billion over the next 10 years, accusing Canberra of “further escalating regional confrontation,” despite its editor-in-chief repeatedly calling for China to invade Taiwan. The newspaper’s report on Wednesday titled “Canberra’s Defence Spending Means More Economic Carnage,” also accused…