Prime ministers
In a bid to strengthen Canada's military capabilities and diversify its economic and security partnerships, Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled $9 billion in new defence spending. Speaking in Toronto, Carney emphasized the need for Canada to better defend itself in a "darker, more competitive world"
Budgets
The Pakistani government is set to unveil a budget for fiscal year 2025-26, with a projected allocation of Rs17.6 trillion. This year's Budget focuses on addressing the nation's economic recovery, fiscal reforms, and easing the tax burden on citizens. The government aims to target a
Prime ministers
Nato chief Mark Rutte has warned the British government that if it does not significantly increase defence spending, the country may need to learn to speak Russian. Speaking at the Chatham House in London, Mr Rutte said that Nato countries should aim to spend 5% of their national income on
Defence buying
The UK Defence Secretary has launched major reforms to fix the "broken" defence procurement system, tackle waste, and strengthen UK Defence. The biggest reform of the Ministry of Defence in over 50 years aims to address increasing global threats, including growing Russian aggression and conflict in the Middle
Legislative bills
Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced that they secured significant defense priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed by the Senate today. The defense bill advances efforts to bring new missions to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, makes critical infrastructure upgrades to military installations across
Legislative bills
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 passed the Senate with strong support from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), who voted to fund the U.S. military and strengthen national defense. The defense bill includes legislation to restrict the fentanyl supply chain, funding for Nevada military installations,
Legislators
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement after the Senate passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The FY 2023 NDAA was named in honor of Senator Inhofe (R-OK) to commemorate his
Legislators
In a critical move to protect federal judges and their families, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) secured the inclusion of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation, originally introduced by Congresswoman Sherrill and Senator Robert
United States. House of Representatives
US Representatives Gerry Connolly and Jackie Speier introduced legislation today to address domestic violence in the US military. The provisions, also included in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, aim to improve the military's response to intimate partner violence. A key aspect of the legislation
Legislative bills
The US House of Representatives passed amendments introduced by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) to be included in the final defense bill, which will address critical issues such as combating terrorist organizations on social media, protecting National Guard members from COVID-19, and supporting military families affected by the SALT deduction cut.
United States. House of Representatives
The House of Representatives passed the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 with broad bipartisan support, including provisions from Congressman Max Rose aimed at supporting servicemembers and veterans. The legislation provides a three percent pay raise for servicemembers, extends Agent Orange benefits to tens
Legislative bills
The US House has passed several amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act, introduced by Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), which aim to combat terrorism, support military families, and enhance national security. These amendments address critical issues such as the use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations, the impact of
