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Canada PM Carney says first budget will help reduce reliance on US tariffs

OTTAWA—Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government presents its first budget on Tuesday, a spending plan he says will provide “the answer” for an economy...

Japan PM to advance defense spending target

TOKYO – Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defense two years early,...

Taiwan leader vows stronger defenses

TAIPEI – Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Friday to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defense system as part of efforts to counter...

Denmark to boostits air defense system

COPENHAGEN – Denmark will invest some 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) in European-made air and missile defense systems, its defense ministry said Friday, citing...

China to increase defense spending by 7.2% this year

BEIJING – China’s defense spending will rise by 7.2 percent in 2025, the same as last year, Beijing said Wednesday, as its armed forces...

PH spending more for its defense — NSC

The Philippine government has been beefing up its defense spending to enable its military to foster stronger cooperation with allies, according to a ranking...

NATO chief hails Japan plans to expand defense spending

NATO’s chief on Wednesday applauded Japan’s plan to double its defense spending, saying that the pledge reflected the country’s resolve for greater security involvement...

Recto says double PH’s defense spending

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday said the country’s defense spending should be doubled from its current P190 billion or even P200...

China hikes defense spending by 7%

Beijing—China will raise defense spending “around seven percent” this year as it guards against “outside meddling” in its disputed regional territorial claims, a top...
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