Mark Carney at NATO Summit | Canada Backs 5% Defence Goal | Warns Threats Are Changing Fast

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with reporters during the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, outlining Canada’s defence priorities, NATO’s changing security environment, and the alliance’s shift toward greater burden sharing. Carney said threats facing Canada and NATO are evolving rapidly, highlighting challenges including hypersonic missiles, autonomous warfare, hybrid threats, and Russia as a direct adversary. He said Canada is increasing defence spending and building military capacity through new procurement projects, including submarines, aircraft, and other capabilities. The Canadian prime minister also discussed NATO’s goal of reaching 5% defence and security-related spending by 2035, saying Canada has increased direct defence spending from 1.4% of GDP to 2% and plans further increases over the coming years. Carney addressed questions about President Donald Trump’s approach to NATO and Iran, saying the alliance remains focused on defence and deterrence while acknowledging differences among members on specific operations. He also highlighted Canada’s role in Arctic security, cooperation with allies, and defence partnerships with countries including Ukraine, saying NATO members must avoid duplication and build stronger shared capabilities. #markcarney #nato #canada #donaldtrump #defence #worldnews Subscribe to The Financial Express: https://bit.ly/2TN006o Welcome to The Financial Express, your trusted source for world affairs, geopolitics, business news, global economy updates, and market insights. Connect with us: 📌 On this channel, we cover: Global news & geopolitics that impact world International markets, trade, and policies Finance news & global economy trends Business analysis on global companies & economies From breaking updates on the US, China, Europe, India, and beyond to deep dives into global markets, trade wars, and international relations, we simplify the most important stories shaping today’s world. At The Financial Express, our goal is to keep you informed, empowered, and ahead in the fast-changing global landscape. 🔔 Subscribe now for daily insights on world affairs, finance, business, and economy. #Finance #Economy #WorldNews #Geopolitics #StockMarket #GlobalEconomy #BusinessNews #MarketTrends #InternationalNews #TradeWar #GlobalAffairs #GlobalMarkets Facebook:   / thefinancialexpress   Twitter:   / financialxpress   Website: https://www.financialexpress.com/