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Armed Forces Acquisitions and Ministry of Defense Spending

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Since August 2020, the Dominican Republic's Armed Forces have acquired 1,206 vehicles, alongside a fleet of new armored units, helicopters, drones, patrol vessels, and various armaments. These acquisitions represent a significant modernization effort for the country's military capabilities.

Concurrent with these equipment upgrades, the annual expenditure of the Ministry of Defense has seen a substantial increase, effectively doubling in nominal terms during the same period. This fiscal trend highlights the scale of investment directed toward national defense operations since the current administration took office.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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