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Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada

The prime minister described the risk of an action by the country's southern neighbour as remote, but said "it would be irresponsible" not to prepare.

September 24, 2026

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say - Reuters

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say Reuters

September 15, 2026

Why Dutch insurers remain on the sidelines as Netherlands pushes defence spending - Reuters

Why Dutch insurers remain on the sidelines as Netherlands pushes defence spending Reuters

August 24, 2026

Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high - Reuters

Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high Reuters

August 20, 2026

Taiwan's president says record defence spending an investment in peace - Reuters

Taiwan's president says record defence spending an investment in peace Reuters

August 17, 2026

Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports - Reuters

Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports Reuters

August 9, 2026

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

July 27, 2026

Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending - Reuters

Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending Reuters

July 8, 2026

Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?

US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.

July 8, 2026

Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack

That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.

May 13, 2026

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday - Reuters

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday Reuters

May 12, 2026

Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years

The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

May 9, 2026

Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says - Reuters

Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says Reuters

April 24, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China - Reuters

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China Reuters

April 8, 2026

Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts

The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

April 3, 2026

Trump's budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending - reuters.com

Trump's budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending reuters.com

April 3, 2026

NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada's defence spending - Reuters

NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada's defence spending Reuters

March 26, 2026

Trump administration seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war

President Donald Trump says the US needs "vast amounts of ammunition" as the world is "very volatile."

March 19, 2026

Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says - Reuters

Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says Reuters

March 10, 2026

China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know - Reuters

China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know Reuters

March 5, 2026