Canada to boost military spending by nearly $6 billion but falls short on NATO goal

Canada to boost military spending by nearly $6 billion but falls short on NATO goal
Canada to boost military spending by nearly $6 billion but falls short on NATO goal

The new defence policy paper does not offer a timeline for the country to meet the 2 percent GDP target but it argues a move to double military spending between 2016-2017 to 2026-2027 is “on track.”

US in ‘no win’ situation after Canada suggests India involved in assassination

US in ‘no win’ situation after Canada suggests India involved in assassination
US in ‘no win’ situation after Canada suggests India involved in assassination

The allegation and diplomatic reprisals have left the US to balance its relationship between a longtime Five Eyes ally and a rising Asian democracy that could be a check on China.

Why Canada picked F-35 for its next fighter, and why now

Why Canada picked F-35 for its next fighter, and why now
Why Canada picked F-35 for its next fighter, and why now

“Sure, the Liberals opposed this plane while in opposition, but it was an ‘opposing to be opposing’ kind of stance,” Steve Saideman, director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network, told Breaking Defense.

Trump Rips Germany; NATO Allies Push Quality Over Quantity

Trump Rips Germany; NATO Allies Push Quality Over Quantity
Trump Rips Germany; NATO Allies Push Quality Over Quantity

Canada, Germany say they’re doing plenty to provide security and strengthen the alliance without spending two percent of their GDP on defense, pushing back against Trump’s criticisms.

Billions In F-35 Upgrades Debated; Canada Election Fallout

Billions In F-35 Upgrades Debated; Canada Election Fallout
Billions In F-35 Upgrades Debated; Canada Election Fallout

CAPITOL HILL: While Congress and the media focus on immediate issues with the F-35’s ejection seat, the program has begun working on a long-range modernization plan to upgrade the Joint Strike Fighter’s combat power. This modernization package, with the so-called Block 4 software upgrade at its core, is essential to the aircraft reaching its “full warfighting capability,” Maj. Gen.…