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10 June 09:05

Canada to significantly increase defense spending to reach 2% of GDP earlier than planned, recognizing dependence on US

Delia Niculescu

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the country will accelerate defense spending growth to meet NATO's target of 2% of GDP in the face of increased threats from hostile states and terrorism. Carney emphasized over-reliance on the US for security and cited challenges from Russia and China. Canada currently allocates 1.4% of GDP to defense.

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Canada se angajează să atingă obiectivul NATO de 2% din cheltuielile de apărare în termen de un an

Canada alocă anul acesta 2% din PIB pentru apărare - Economica.net

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Canada vrea să atingă pragul de 2% din PIB pentru apărare, în acest an fiscal - caleaeuropeana.ro

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