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Canada Hits NATO 2% Defense Target, Eyes 5% by 2035

4/11/2026

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  • Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada met NATO's 2% of GDP defense target, the highest since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
  • The figure includes expenditures not directly related to military capability.
  • Canada aims to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2035.
  • The Arctic defense strategy remains critical amid growing activity from Russia and China.
  • Canada faces procurement challenges including submarines and armored vehicles.