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Canada Dramatically Boosts Military Amid Growing Rift With US
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By תומר אלמגור
First reported by N12 · Jul 7, 2026
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Canada is rapidly expanding its military capabilities under Prime Minister Mark Carney, increasing recruitment, defense spending, and procurement of new equipment amid deteriorating relations with the United States. The country aims to reduce reliance on the US by strengthening ties with Europe and meeting NATO spending targets ahead of schedule.
- 01Canada is dramatically increasing military recruitment and defense spending under PM Mark Carney.
- 02The country plans to buy up to 12 new submarines, expanding its minimal current fleet.
- 03Canada met NATO’s 2% GDP defense spending target early and aims for 5% by 2032.
- 04A new defense industry strategy prioritizes Canadian firms and aims to boost exports by 50%.
- 05Canada is reducing dependence on US defense procurement, joining Europe’s joint defense buying program.
- 06Tensions with the US, including Trump’s annexation threats, spurred Canada’s military shift.
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